DAWSON, Pa. — The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the man found dead in the Youghiogheny River last week.
William Guidi, 42, of Somerset, was identified using rapid DNA testing and advanced fingerprint analysis, the coroner’s office said in a release Thursday. His family has been notified.
Two fishermen found the man’s body along the river. He reportedly had no ID, wallet, phone or fishing or hiking equipment on him.
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Preliminary autopsy findings suggest the man died from accidental drowning, but final toxicology reports are still needed, the coroner’s office said.
Coroner Bob Baker thanked everyone who shared information to help identify Guidi.
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