Study: Nearly Half of Dead Drivers Had THC
A Wright State University–led review of autopsy drug screens found that nearly 42% of 246 deceased Ohio drivers tested positive for THC, with an average blood concentration of 30.7 ng/mL. The results—covering fatal crashes over the past six years—are being presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2025 and raise concerns about driving under the influence of modern, higher‑potency cannabis products and state DUI thresholds.
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📌 Key Facts
- Researchers reviewed 246 autopsied fatal‑crash cases in Ohio; about 42% tested positive for THC.
- Average blood THC level among positives was 30.7 ng/mL—well above many state legal limits (article cites 2 ng/mL and 5 ng/mL benchmarks).
- Findings to be presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2025; lead author named as Akpofure P. Ekeh of Wright State University.