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id: c1da3a7f4a
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 11:53 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 11:53 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Kratom overdose cited for 22-year-old's death on Southwest flight

The LA County Medical Examiner said Rain McMillen Walmsley, 22, died from a fatal kratom overdose during a Dallas to Los Angeles flight.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Rain McMillen Walmsley](/new-york/wiki/rain-mcmillen-walmsley.md), [Southwest Airlines](/new-york/wiki/southwest-airlines.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/us-news/cause-of-death-revealed-for-22-year-old-who-died-mid-air-during-flight/), 2026-11-06 11:53 EST: Cause of death revealed for 22-year-old who died on LA-bound Southwest flight

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