State College, PA (WJAC) — The Centre County coroner's office has officially made a ruling in the death of 19-year-old Justine Gross, the Penn State student who was reported missing in November and was later found dead after falling down an 11-story trash chute.
Investigators say Gross suffered "multiple, acute blunt force trauma" as a result of the fall and her death has officially been deemed an accident.
Authorities say the toxicology report showed that Gross had both marijuana and alcohol in her system at the time of her death.
"At this time, no new information has been obtained by State College Police or the Centre County Coroner’s Office to indicate that this death is criminal in nature," investigators say.
Authorities note that her injuries are "consistent" with a fall from the 11th story of her apartment building and police have concluded their investigation.
"Our condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Gross and we hope the community can continue to respect their grieving process," police add.
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