Baldwin County coroner reports declining overdoses but fentanyl remains a key driver
Coroner Dr. Pierce presented the 2025 annual report to the Baldwin County Commission, citing 2,463 deaths countywide, 1,811 reported to the coroner's office, reduced autopsy referrals thanks to local toxicology testing, and that fentanyl was involved in 48% of overdose deaths.
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Coroner Dr. Pierce presented his ninth annual report to the Baldwin County Commission on Feb. 3, summarizing caseload, causes of death and operational changes the office made in 2025.
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