A Penn State freshman found dead on west campus last night died from an accidental fall, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers said.
Joseph Dado, 18, of Latrobe, fell off a ledge between the Hosler and Steidle buildings and died as a result of head trauma, Sayers said. A toxicology report is still pending.
Dado, 18, of Latrobe, was last seen leaving Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity, 319 N. Burrowes Road, alone at about 3 a.m. Sunday, the Penn State Police Department said.
Eric Hayes (freshman-engineering), who was with Dado that night, said Dado had been drinking alcohol but not enough to require medical attention. Neither university officials nor Sayers could confirm whether alcohol played a role in Dado's death.
After a extended search for the missing student, including search dogs and helicoptor support, Dado was found at about 6 p.m. Monday.
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