Overview
- Students Luke Reimer, 20, and Mary Mich, 20, were found unresponsive in a vehicle behind St. Agnes Residence Hall around 12:30 p.m. Monday on the Steubenville, Ohio, campus.
- The Jefferson County Coroner's Office informed police that toxicology confirmed both died from carbon monoxide exposure.
- Steubenville police reported no signs of foul play or drug use, and the deaths have been ruled accidental.
- Investigators cited early indicators of a mechanical issue tied to the vehicle’s exhaust or engine, and the precise cause remains under review.
- Franciscan University canceled events, held a prayer service, and is providing counseling and pastoral support to the campus community.