St. Elmo Man's Death Ruled an Accident

Authorities have ruled the July death of a St. Elmo man an accident.

Dean Buzzard died from a fall off a patio on the roof of a building in downtown Altamont on July 11. Buzzard's body was found in the parking lot next to the building.

The Effingham County Coroner's Office announced that information disclosed during the investigation into the death by the Coroner's Office, along with Altamont City Police and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services indicates that Buzzard died due to injuries received from an accidental fall.

Authorities say no foul play is suspected.