SANTA CLARA COUNTY PRISONER DIES IN JAIL

San Jose -- An inmate died at Santa Clara County's Elmwood Correctional
Facility Thursday, authorities said.

Inmate Donald Cox was reportedly having a seizure in the minimum security
portion of the complex shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Cox was transported by ambulance to Alexian Brothers Hospital, where he was
pronounced dead at 12:31 p.m., according to Santa Clara County Department
of Correction spokesman Rick Kitson.

Cox was in custody on a drug charge and a charge of failing to appear for a
court date, Cox said. The coroner's office is conducting an autopsy.