Boy, 9, drowns in Monroe Co. motel pool, coroner's office says (opens original article in a new tab)

A 9-year-old boy drowned in a motel pool in Monroe County, with his death ruled an accident by the coroner's office.

• A 9-year-old boy drowned in a motel pool in Chestnuthill Township on June 20, 2026
• The boy was pronounced dead on June 23, 2026, after being hospitalized following the drowning
• The coroner's office ruled the death an accident caused by complications from drowning
• An investigation into the incident is ongoing