Cause of in-custody death released

BAKERSFIELD, CA - New information in the death of a rail worker back in September.

The coroner's office determined Carson Peter-Contesse's death was accidental.

Police say the 18-year-old died while in their custody after getting into a fight with co-workers.

His cause of death was determined to be cardiopulmonary arrest. The coroner says Peter-Contesse was under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine.