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ME: 99.5 WQYK radio host Dave McKay died from cocaine overdose

Posted at 3:16 PM, Sep 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-26 16:24:46-04
The final autopsy report for legendary Tampa Bay radio voice, Dave McKay shows he died of a cocaine overdose.
 
 
McKay's real name is Steve Ehmke.
 
The Medical Examiner has ruled his death an accident.
 
The report also shows alcohol and cardiovascular disease contributed to his death.
 
Dave was a radio host for 99.5 WQYK and was found after he did not show up for work in August.
 
He also served as contributor for ABC Action News.  He covered community events and country music award shows for several years.