what did rodney king die from
Autopsy says Rodney King was in a state of drug and alcohol-induced delirium when he died. King's fiancee found him at the bottom of a swimming pool and called for help, police say. 1991 beating by Los Angeles police sparked riots after four officers involved were acquitted. 1  Rodney King's death in June was the result of accidental drowning, although alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and PCP found in his system were contributing factors, authorities said Thursday.