Death of Benjamin Fuder at Whitewater quarry ruled an accident

WHITEWATER -- The Walworth County Coroner's Office ruled on Wednesday, October 10th that the death of UW-Whitewater student Benjamin Fuder was an accident.

Fuder fell into Whitewater Limestone Quarry in the Town of Whitewater on Saturday, July 28th. The cause of death was due to head trauma. The coroner's report also indicated Fuder had illegal drugs in his system.

The Walworth County Sheriff's Office found no evidence of any criminal behavior associated with this death.

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