# Son died from gas station purchase

> Parents say son died from accidental mitragynine overdose bought at gas station.
- Title: Son died from gas station purchase · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: Parents say son died from accidental mitragynine overdose bought at gas station. Micah Knox, 29, died from accidental mitragynine overdose after purchasing…
- Keywords: micah knox, 7-o-h, kratom, south carolina, mitragynine, fentanyl, recovery, overdose, gas station, toxicology, news, local
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/23/were-so-concerned-son-didnt-deserve-die-something-bought-gas-station-parents-say
- Published: 2026-09-23T17:40:31.637+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: micah knox, 7-o-h, kratom, south carolina, mitragynine, fentanyl, recovery, overdose, gas station, toxicology, news, local
## 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
## Key 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.