Drug-induced accidental deaths falling in Travis County, officials say

Drug-induced accidental deaths falling in Travis County, officials say

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drug-induced accidental deaths in Travis County are falling, Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Travis County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Keith Pinckard said during a news conference Monday. The 2024 Travis County Medical Examiner report shows accidental drug-related deaths dropped by 22% in Travis County, which fell from 486 in 2023 to 380. Fentanyl deaths also saw a decline, dropping from 279 in 2023 to 179 in 2024. ATCEMS…

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For the first time since 2019, Travis County’s annual medical examiner report shows a significant dip in drug deaths. Total drug deaths decreased 22% from 2023 to 2024, and deaths involving fentanyl fell by 36%.