Copperopolis teen and Grandfather perish from Carbon Monoxide poisoning

While at the Clements Stampede Rodeo Sunday September 18, 2011, staying in a camper trailer, Jordan Kovacs 14 and her grandfather Richard Kovacs 56, of Copperopolis succumbed to what authorities believe to have been carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to initial investigation reports from the Clements Fire Department, the victims had been operating a barbecue inside the camper when they were overcome.
Further details will be be posted as they come in.
The Copper Gazette sends out their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family during this time of great pain.



Updated 9-21-11 10:10 am