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Whitley County coroner identifies toddler who died of 'suspected drowning' on July 4

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UPDATE: July 7 at 10 a.m.

The Whitley County coroner confirmed to LEX 18 the identity of the toddler who reportedly died after he was found in a pool at his home in Williamsburg on Fourth of July.

The coroner identified the victim as 16-month-old Lucas Mattie from Williamsburg.

An officials cause of death has not been release, however, the coroner said the death is a "suspected drowning."

UPDATE: July 5 at 1 p.m.

Kentucky State Police is currently investigating the death of a 16-month-old who was found in a pool at his home in Whitley County.

According to Kentucky State Police, an investigation revealed that the child was found in a swimming pool at his home around 7 p.m. Friday.

The drowning remains under investigation.

Original Story:

According to the Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley, a death investigation is underway in Williamsburg after a 16-month-old boy was found in a pool.

The toddler was taken to Baptist Health in Corbin where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy is being performed on Saturday.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.