Investigation into death of Nathan Tracy continues; 2nd toxicology report ordered

Now, nearly four months after Tracy was found dead on Sept. 8, investigators are still waiting.

“We’re still holding onto his vehicle in impound because they sent another round of toxicology tests for analysis,” Harshberger said. “We’re not at a point yet where we have a final determination on what the cause of death is.”

Tracy, 19, was last seen alive at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 5 on Ranchero Drive near Oak Valley Drive in Pittsfield Township. The Ford Focus he was driving crashed into a parked truck. Tracy spoke with a person at the scene before walking away from the area.

He was reported missing the next day and a full-scale search began on Sept. 7, when police and volunteers searched the surrounding area. On Sept. 8, he was found in a retention pond at the Weatherstone Condominiums.

Three days later, medical examiner’s office officials confirmed his death. Since then, the official cause of death has been ruled undetermined.

AnnArbor.com received Tracy’s official death certificate through a records request in November. The official cause of death is listed as “pending” on the certificate.

Harshberger said Thursday medical examiner’s office investigators want to do a second round of toxicology reports to test for more chemicals. The results of the initial round of toxicology reports are unknown.