Mustang Daily Staff Report
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The cause of death for biological sciences sophomore Brandon Huang, who died in early February, is still unknown, San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s officials say.
Toxicology reports revealed that Huang, who was pronounced dead after university police responded to a medical aid call in Poly Canyon Village at 11:56 p.m. on Feb. 9, had no illegal substances in his blood except for alcohol, according to a sheriff’s office press release.
Huang’s blood alcohol content was 0.03 percent, but the press release says it did not factor into his death. Investigation into the cause and manner of his death is still open, according to the release.
University police were alerted to a need for medical aid Feb. 9, when an unidentified student called and said Huang was having trouble breathing. Police responded and administered CPR on the scene, but Huang was pronounced dead at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center late that night.
A memorial service was held Feb. 13 in the Cal Poly University Union Plaza. Speakers included Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey, Associated Students, Inc. President Katie Morrow and Huang’s parents, Tony and Melissa.
Kaytlyn Leslie contributed to this staff report.