Police investigate death of Autumn Oxley, Virginia woman featured on ’16 and Pregnant’

Police say authorities in Virginia are investigating the death of Autumn Oxley, who starred on MTV’s reality show “16 and Pregnant” a decade ago and died over the weekend.

Police said they responded to a medical emergency shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday in Sandston, about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) east of Richmond. Oxley, 27, was found unconscious at the scene and pronounced dead.

Police said authorities are still working to determine the cause of death.

Oxley was featured in the fifth season of “16 and Pregnant,” which aired in 2014. The episode followed her pregnancy and the birth of Oxley’s son, Drake.

Officials urged anyone with information to contact Henrico County police.

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Olivia Diaz is a staff member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-reported issues.