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Kobe Bryant's tragic death in a January helicopter accident is still being investigated, but on Friday, one important piece of information came to light. Bryant's pilot, Ara Zobayan, did not have drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the crash according to his autopsy, the AP reports. Bryant's autopsy showed that he had methylphenidate, which is sold under the brand name Ritalin to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder and narcolepsy, in his system. 

While there is still quite a bit left to be discovered about the crash, this autopsy rules out one of the worst possible explanations. As of now, what is known is that the conditions on the morning of Bryant's flight were extremely foggy. Zobayan climbed in order to escape the fog and clouds, but eventually plunged into a hillside in Calabasas, California. 

All nine people on board died in the crash, including Bryant, his daughter Gianna and Zobayan. The coroner's report lists blunt force trauma as the cause of death for all nine. That report also described the scene in graphic fashion, mentioning "describing broken bones, dismembered body parts and a stench of fuel on what remained of clothing that burned" according to the AP. 

While the investigation surrounding the circumstances leading to the crash is still ongoing, Bryant's widow, Vanessa, has taken legal action on a number of fronts. She is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for sharing photos from the crash, and the owners of the helicopter as well as Zobayan's estate for the wrongful death of her husband and daughter. That litigation is in its early stages. 

Early reports suggested that the investigation into January's crash would take over a year. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic ground much of the world to a halt. There is no telling what timeline the continued investigation surrounding Bryant's death will take, but for the time being, one possible explanation has been crossed off as a possibility.