KCAL News anchor Chauncy Glover had drugs in his system at the time of his death, which has been ruled an accident, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed Wednesday. The 39-year-old journalist died from “acute intoxication due to the combined effects of chloroethane and methamphetamine,” the agency said in a statement.

Months after the unexpected passing of Los Angeles news anchor Chauncy Glover, officials have confirmed the cause of his death. The journalist, who built a respected career in broadcasting, passed away in November 2024.

KCAL anchor Chauncy Glover died with drugs in his system and his death was ruled accidental by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Glover died on November 5. He was 39 years old. The medical examiner’s office said his cause of death was acute intoxication by the combined effects of methamphetamine and chloroethane.