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Jose Fernandez autopsy report reveals traces of cocaine and high levels of alcohol

According to an autopsy report released by the Miami-Dane medical examiner, Tim Elfrink of the Miami New Times, Jose Fernandez had "cocaine and high levels of alcohol" in his blood at the time of his death. Elfrink cites a Miami-Dade Medical Examiner report issued to local newspapers.

Fernandez and two others, Eduardo Rivero and Emilio Macias, were killed on September 25 when their boat hit a rocky jetty off the coast of Florida late at night. Here are some more details from Elfrink:

The medical examiner found .147 percent alcohol in his blood -- above the state's .