Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise is releasing the following information in regards to a death that occurred in Elk County on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in the borough of Ridgway.

Timothy A. Towne, 58, was found deceased outside the N. Mill Street apartment complex in the borough of Ridgway. Mr. Towne was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise and following the investigation, it was determined that Mr. Towne fell from a sixth story window.

An autopsy was completed early Wednesday afternoon and the cause of death is multiple blunt force injuries consistent with a high level fall. This death appears to be accidental in nature and complicated by drug and alcohol use. There is no foul play and the investigation continues by the Elk County Coroner’s Office, the Ridgway Borough Police and the Pennsylvania State Police.