The March 14 death of a Middletown man has been ruled accidental, according to police.
Middletown Police were called to 916 West Main Road for a wellness check at 11:30 a.m. on March 14, where they found 39-year-old John Edward Corbett deceased. Police initially called it a “suspicious” death.
The Middletown Police Department Detective Unit, in conjunction with the State’s Medical Examiners Office, then began a comprehensive investigation into the cause of Corbett’s death.
According to a press release issued late Wednesday, it has been determined that the cause of death was accidental, and no foul play is suspected.
This is a developing story and will be updated.