From Valleynewslive · · 50s
Son died from gas station purchase
Parents say son died from accidental mitragynine overdose bought at gas station.
In brief
Parents say son died from accidental mitragynine overdose bought at gas station. Micah Knox, 29, died from accidental mitragynine overdose after purchasing 7-OH gummies at a gas station, prompting parents to push for stricter kratom regulations. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Micah Knox
29-year-old son died after using over-the-counter product.
“Everywhere he went, he made people smile”
Recovery progress
Had been sober for nine and a half months before death.
“He wanted to be sober so bad”
Death cause
Died from accidental mitragynine overdose in bed.
“He was unresponsive in his bed”
Toxicology results
Blood tested positive for mitragynine, not fentanyl.
“There was nothing”
Product availability
Available legally at gas stations and smoke shops for ages 21+.
“You can buy the stuff right over the counter”
State law failure
South Carolina lawmakers failed to pass mitragynine regulation bill.
“This bill’s stalled”
Family action
Pursuing legal action against 7-OH manufacturers to remove products.
“We will win this one”
The takeaway
Micah Knox, 29, died from accidental mitragynine overdose after purchasing 7-OH gummies at a gas station, prompting parents to push for stricter kratom regulations.
