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Man dies at hospital while in custody of Lucas County Sheriff's Office; BCI to investigate

The man died early Monday morning, authorities say.

TOLEDO, Ohio — A man died in custody of the Lucas County Sheriff's Office, authorities confirmed Monday morning. 

According to a press release from the sheriff's office, 39-year-old Ralph Vidak was found unconscious in a housing unit of the medical area in the Lucas County Corrections Center at approximately 2:13 p.m. Sunday. 

A life squad responded to the area while staff rendered medical aid; crews transported Vidak to a local hospital. Vidak died just before 3 a.m. Monday. 

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation will investigate Vidak's death, authorities said.

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Vidak had been booked at the Lucas County jail on Tuesday, May 7 on charges of drug trafficking, drug abuse and theft, the sheriff's office said. 

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Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the specific day Vidak was found unconscious. 

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