Ep 4. On the Run

Dr. G: Medical Examiner season 3 episode 4, "On the Run," follows Dr. Jan Garavaglia as she investigates the case of a man found dead after a high-speed police chase. The victim was a suspect in an armed robbery and had a history of drug abuse. Dr. G must determine if his cause of death was related to his drug use or if he was killed during the pursuit.

The episode begins with Dr. G and her team examining the body of the victim, who sustained injuries from crashing his car during the chase. Dr. G notes that the victim has a history of drug abuse and orders a toxicology report to determine if drugs played a role in his death. She also examines the victim's injuries and notes that his cause of death is not immediately apparent.

Next, Dr. G visits the scene of the crime, where the victim and a partner had allegedly robbed a convenience store. She speaks with law enforcement officials and witnesses to gather information about the high-speed chase that led to the victim's death. Dr. G also reviews footage from police dash cams and notes the manner in which the victim was driving during the pursuit.

Back in the lab, the toxicology report comes back positive for multiple drugs, including cocaine and benzoylecgonine. Dr. G explains that these drugs can cause a range of symptoms, including paranoia, aggression, and heart failure. She compares the levels of these drugs to previous cases she has worked to determine if they played a role in the victim's cause of death.

Dr. G also examines the victim's injuries in more detail, noting that he sustained multiple fractures and contusions throughout his body. She explains that these injuries could have been caused by the car accident, the use of force by law enforcement officials trying to stop the chase, or a combination of both.

As the investigation continues, Dr. G speaks with the victim's family members and friends to learn more about his history of drug abuse and his behavior leading up to the crime. She also consults with a forensic engineer to analyze the damage to the victim's car and determine how fast he was traveling at the time of the crash.

In the final stage of the investigation, Dr. G pieces together all of the information she has gathered to determine the victim's cause of death. She considers the toxicology report, the victim's injuries, and the circumstances of the police chase to make her determination. Her findings shed light on the victim's final moments and help bring closure to his loved ones.

In "On the Run," Dr. G navigates a complex case involving drugs, car accidents, and law enforcement. Through careful examination and analysis, she uncovers the truth about the victim's cause of death and provides closure for his family and friends.