Derek Boogaard Cause of Death: Alcohol & Oxycodone

Derek Boogaard Died from Alcohol & Oxycodone Overdose

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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office released a statement that cause of death was “mixed alcohol and oxycodone toxicity.” Derek Boogaard was determined to have died accidentally. Oxycodone is a powerful (and addictive) prescription painkiller.

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