NHPD: Death Of Elderly Man Ruled Accidental

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - New Hartford Police say the death of an elderly man at Viburnum Place has been rules accidental. Earlier this week, police found the victim, 72-year-old Stephen Donachie, in the basement of the home. After an autopsy, officials determined that Donachie died from blunt force trauma, after falling down the basement stairs. Police say they are closing the investigating into the death.