ANN ARBOR, Mich. – An autopsy has revealed that the 19-year-old University of Michigan student who was found dead after leaving a frat party in January was intoxicated.
According to the autopsy report, Lucas Mattson’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.156%.
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Mattson, a University of Michigan student from Alaska, was seen leaving a Delta Chi fraternity party at about 1 a.m. on Jan. 23. Neighbors said he was not wearing a coat -- just a T-shirt.
A coordinated search involving Ann Arbor police, the University of Michigan Police Department, and the university’s drone unit began shortly afterward.
Mattson’s body was found the next day following a nearly 20-hour search in extremely frigid conditions. The location was only a couple of blocks from where he was last seen.
His autopsy report said the cause of death was accidental hypothermia. There was no major trauma found, only minor bruises.
Friends and neighbors described Lucas as “smart, friendly and kind.”
A GoFundMe has been established by his aunt to help the family cover funeral costs and other expenses. You can donate here.
Mattson’s family has questioned the university and the fraternity’s possible role in his death and is pushing for greater transparency.