Police: Man dies in Wythe County after he swallows meth as officers approach

Wythe County, Virginia authorities said a man collapsed and later died after he reportedly swallowed methamphetamine when officers approached his vehicle.

John Junior Brown, 49, began kicking the door after being arrested for public intoxication after deputies saw the vehicle being driven on the wrong side of the road. Authorities administered CPR and Narcan after Brown fell to the ground.

The driver of the vehicle Nickie Vaughn faces several charges including DUI and reckless driving. An autopsy has been ordered for Brown.

(IMAGE: Bristol Broadcasting Co News Archive)