OSP Continuing Death Investigation At Mongold State Park

A large portion of the park was closed during the investigation.

Death investigation is continuing.

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - OSP Troopers and Detectives responded to Mongold State Park in eastern Marion County for a death investigation on Tuesday about 11:06 a.m.

According to OSP Criminal Investigations Sergeant Gregg Withers, a male identified as 62-year old Richard L Posekany JR, of Detroit, was found unconscious and unresponsive in a picnic area near the Mongold boat ramp. Medics responded and pronounced Mr. Posekany deceased.

Foul play is not suspected and OSP Detectives are continuing the investigation. No autopsy is scheduled. Next of kin were notified by OSP Detectives on June 2, 2015.

A large portion of the park was closed during the investigation. OSP was assisted by the Oregon State Parks, Detroit Fire, Marion County Medical Examiner, Marion County District Attorney's Office and United State Department of Agriculture.

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Please contact Detective Carlos Barrientos at 503-934-0353 with any information on this investigation.