Marijuana found in system of man who died in Pitkin County fall - The Denver Post

A 28-year-old ski-lift operator who fell to his death from a Pitkin County bridge had marijuana in his system, according to toxicology reports.
The body of George Aldrich was found on Dec. 13 after he went missing on Nov. 27.

An area resident found the body under the Maroon Creek Bridge near where Aldrich got off a bus.

The Pitkin County Coroner's office said the final toxicology report from the investigation revealed the presence of THC, according to a Saturday media release.

Aldrich also had a blood-alcohol content of 0.294 percent, which is 3 1/2 times the legal limit for driving.

An autopsy indicated Aldrich died instantly in the fall. His body was discovered about 100 feet below the bridge.

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copobo Reviewed by copobo on . shameful bias by the Denver Post Marijuana found in system of man who died in Pitkin County fall - The Denver Post A 28-year-old ski-lift operator who fell to his death from a Pitkin County bridge had marijuana in his system, according to toxicology reports. The body of George Aldrich was found on Dec. 13 after he went missing on Nov. 27. An area resident found the body under the Maroon Creek Bridge near where Aldrich got off a bus. The Pitkin County Coroner's office said the final toxicology report from the Rating: 5