Miami University student from Gurnee dies in dorm

Ohio authorities are trying to determine why a Miami University freshman from Gurnee died in her dorm room.

Erica Buschick, 18, was found unresponsive Friday morning by her roommate at the campus in Oxford, Ohio, a university spokeswoman said. The roommate called police, but Buschick couldn't be revived.

An autopsy was performed Saturday by the Butler County coroner's office, but a cause of death was not available. Toxicology test results are pending, said Martin Schneider, the office's administrator.

The coroner's office and Miami University police are investigating.

Buschick, a Warren Township High School graduate, had been pursuing a degree in special education.

Buschick's survivors include her parents, two sisters and two grandparents.

Visitation is scheduled for 1 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee. A Mass will follow at 7 p.m. Friday at the church.

Burial will be private.