June 19th 2024.
The community was struck with shock and sadness when news broke that Riley Strain, a college student from the US, had gone missing after a night out in downtown Nashville. Even more heartbreaking was the discovery of his body in the Cumberland River in West Nashville, Tennessee. Today, the medical examiner's office shared that Strain's cause of death was accidental drowning and alcohol poisoning.
According to authorities, the 22-year-old University of Missouri student had been visiting Nashville for the weekend when he was kicked out of a bar. Two weeks later, on the morning of March 22, his body was found several miles from where he had last been seen. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed that the autopsy results, released on Tuesday, align with the findings of their missing person detectives. As such, they have officially classified Strain's death as accidental.
The autopsy report revealed that Strain's blood alcohol level was 0.228, which is almost three times the legal driving limit. Additionally, the cannabis compound Delta-9 THC was also found in his system. According to the police, Strain had been consuming multiple alcoholic drinks at different establishments in Nashville before becoming separated from his friends. He was reportedly "noticeably impaired" as he walked onto Gay Street, near the Cumberland River, on the night of March 8.
Detectives determined that Strain, who was unfamiliar with the area and walking in the dark, had accidentally stepped toward an overgrown area and fallen down a steep embankment into the river. Due to recent rain, the river was at a high level with a swift current that night, making it difficult for Strain to survive. "The MNPD continues to extend its heartfelt condolences to Riley Strain's family and friends," the department stated.
CNN obtained a copy of the autopsy report from their affiliate WTVF and has reached out to the Strain family's attorney for comment. It was reported that the family had requested an independent autopsy when Strain's body was recovered. In the midst of this tragedy, they have been grieving and seeking answers. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
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