Montgomery County Releases Information on deaths related to Hurricane Ida

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is currently investigating three separate deaths related to the severe storm that struck the region the on September 1st.

The Coroner’s Office is charged with positively identifying the deceased, ensure the legal next of kin have been notified of the death, and determining the cause and manner of death through investigation, examination and forensic testing. Dr. Michael Milbourne, Coroner for Montgomery County, has approved the following information for release:

From the Montgomery County PA website:

Maxine Weinstein, 68 year old female, of Fort Washington, died at home on September 1, 2021. Cause of death is traumatic asphyxia and the manner of death is accidental.

Craig Messinger, 70 year old male, of Schwenksville, was found dead in Skippack Township on September 2, 2021. Cause of death is drowning and the manner of death is accidental.

Jack Caroluzzi, 65 year old male, of Bridgeport, died at home on September 2, 2021. Cause of death is pending investigation and the manner of death is also pending.