Lexington County jail detainee dies after hospital transfer; SLED investigating

SLED investigating inmate death at Lexington County jail

The 25-year-old inmate was transported to Lexington Medical Center, where he died, according to law enforcement, prompting a SLED investigation into the matter.

Lexington County jail detainee dies after hospital transfer; SLED investigating

Morgan Daniel Kannaday, 25, died after being taken from Lexington County jail to a hospital. SLED is now investigating at the sheriff's request.

Lexington County Sheriff: Inmate death investigation underway - ABC Columbia

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)— The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a Lexington County Detention Center inmate died Friday after being taken to a hospital. According to the Lexington County Coroner, the inmate is  identified as 25-year-old Morgan Daniel Kannaday of Gaston. “State troopers arrested Mr. Kannaday June 29 due to traffic offenses, a DUI and a drug charge,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He had been held at the jail since h…