Though he had his problems, the kid was a hell of a talent who by all accounts was beginning to get his life back.
His wikipedia is one of the best reads on the entire database, but it truly seemed like he had turned a new leaf.
There are a plethora of coincidental things that could have changed the outcome of this situation, but it's interesting to note, that if he hadn't gotten hurt this year, this situation most likely wouldn't have occurred.