A Wasco man is dead after he was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries, according to the Kern County Coroner's Office.

Cedric Williams, 39, was transported from Wasco State Prison on June 4th, to San Joaquin Community Hospital, where his condition worsened.

Williams passed away June 8th around 6:30 a.m. The investigation by the California Department of Corrections, is ongoing.