Update on Hipps’ Death Investigation

After receiving several inquiries from news organizations about the Tucker Hipps death investigation in regards to autopsy and toxicology reports, Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis released a statement saying, “This is an active, ongoing death investigation by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and no further details will be released regarding this death by the Coroner’s Office until the investigation is completed.” In regards to autopsy reports, the SC Supreme Court has ruled autopsy reports are considered personal health information. Addis continued by saying, “I have released the cause of death, which was a head injury consistent with a fall from one of the bridge spans. The manner of death at this time is “Pending Investigation”. Toxicology analysis is ongoing and those results are to be released when the investigation is completed and Tucker Hipps’ parents have been advised.