Former UNLV RB David Peeples died of accidental painkiller overdose

Former UNLV running back David Peeples died of an accidental overdose, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

Peeples, a Las Vegas native, died at Mountain View Hospital on Feb. 25. He overdosed on hydrocodone, a substance found in various prescription painkillers. The coroner’s office, which issued its report on Thursday, did not believe the overdose was intentional. Peeples was 29.

Peeples was the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year in 2003 and enrolled at UNLV in 2004. However, his collegiate career was hindered by injuries. He rushed for 566 yards and eight touchdowns as a Rebel.

At the time of his death, UNLV Sports Information Director Mark Wallington and Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall, a Las Vegas native, remembered Peeples fondly on Twitter.

#RIP former @unlvfootball RB David Peeples, who lettered for the Rebels 2005-08. D-Peeps was good people. http://ift.tt/1LS5lyk

— Mark Wallington (@UNLVFBSID) February 26, 2015

Unexpected death makes you pause and look at life for what it really is.. RIP David Peeples

— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh54) February 26, 2015

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