Former ND State fullback died of accidental drug poisoning
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The state's medical examiner says former North Dakota State football player Tyler Jangula died from accidental drug poisoning.
Jangula died on Feb. 1 in his home in Williston, a few days after undergoing surgery on his Achilles tendon. He was 28.
An autopsy report says Jangula ingested a lethal quantity and combination of "prescription-type drugs." His death was officially ruled accidental.
Jangula was a fullback for the Bison from 2005 to 2008. He also was a standout athlete in multiple sports at Williston High School.
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