Ann Arbor, MI – A missing University of Michigan student was found dead Thursday afternoon following an extensive overnight search involving multiple agencies, according to the Ann Arbor Police Department.
Police identified the victim as 19-year-old Lucas Mattson, who was last seen around 1 a.m. on January 23 walking alone in the 1700 block of Hill Street without a coat. He was reported missing roughly 15 hours later.
According to police, Mattson’s body was discovered around 12:05 p.m. in the 1900 block of Cambridge Road after a coordinated search effort with the University of Michigan Police Department and drone units.
Authorities said there were no signs of trauma or foul play and that the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause and manner of death.
The search took place in extreme cold conditions, engaging officers from both the Ann Arbor Police Department and the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security.
Police Chief Andre Anderson extended condolences to Mattson’s family, friends, and the broader University of Michigan community. Crisis support is available to students through Wolverine Wellness, University Health Service, and Counseling and Psychological Services.
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