The Trumbull County Coroner has ruled as accidental, the death of a teenager who was attending a large party in a wooded area in Bloomfield Township early Sunday.

Dr. Lawrence D'Amico has determined that 17-year old-Mark Slabaugh died as a result of a laceration of the heart due to blunt force trauma to the chest. 

Deputies originally reported that 17-year-old Mark Slabaugh died after being struck by a vehicle likely being driven by one of the approximately 200 people at a party deep in the woods behind the 10400 block of Plank Road.

Investigators tell 21 News that drinking was taking place at the party attended by members of the local Amish community.

The accident was initially characterized as a hit-and-run.

The Sherriff’s report obtained by 21 News does not include a narrative explaining the circumstances surrounding the death.

The report says a 2000 GMC Sonoma pickup truck was towed from the scene and held by authorities.

The steering wheel and door were swabbed for evidence.