Autopsy: Teenager who died in minibike accident in Las Vegas had ten times the permitted amount of THC

Joshua Peguero and Greg Haas

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A memorial for 16-year-old Angel Naranjo, who died while riding his minibike. The police described this as a “tragic and regrettable accident”. | PHOTO: Victoria Saha (KLAS)

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 16-year-old boy who died in a tragic accident while riding his minibike last year had large amounts of marijuana in his system at the time of the accident, according to an autopsy report obtained by 8 News Now.

According to the report, Angel Naranjo drove into a cable dangling on the bike path around midnight on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

A toxicology report found that ten times the legal limit of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) was found in Naranjo. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

According to Zero Fatalities Nevada, two nanograms of THC means the person is impaired. Autopsy results showed Naranjo had 20 nanograms.

However, the report does not blame marijuana for his death.

Last year, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department said that based on witness interviews and evidence at the crime scene, it was apparent that a cable was attached to a fence post on the path Naranjo was riding his minibike.

Police described Naranjo’s death as a “tragic and unfortunate accident,” but his family disagreed with police investigators and suspected foul play.

His uncle Johnny Galvin told 8 News Now last year: “He was too young. When I stand here and know that he is lying here, I want justice for him.”