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Sac County Sheriff’s Office: Woman who was found in a submerged SUV died from drowning

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September 5th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

SAC CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Officials have determined the cause of death of a woman who was found in the North Raccoon River at Hagge Park. According to a press release, the body of 30-year-old Samantha Trimpe was found in a 2003 Red Jeep Cherokee submerged in the river on Friday, July 19th.

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office received the final autopsy report on September 3, which states that Trimpe’s official cause of death was drowning. The report also noted that Trimpe was experiencing acute intoxication from alcohol, lorazepam, amphetamine, and fluoxetine.

Trimpe’s manner of death remained undetermined because it could not be determined whether she lost consciousness and drove into the river or if it was intentional, according to the release.