Chicago girl who went into coma after dental treatment dies

By F.N. D'ALESSIO
Associated Press Writer
Published September 27, 2006, 7:41 PM CDT

CHICAGO -- A five-year-old Chicago girl who never awoke from her sedation during a recent visit to the dentist died on Wednesday at Children's Memorial Hospital, a hospital official said.

Kindergartner Diamond Brownridge, who had been in a coma and on life support since the weekend dental treatment, died at around 2:30 p.m. surrounded by her family, said Julie Pesch, a hospital spokeswoman.