Hamilton teenager’s death referred to Coroner

The death of a Hamilton teenager has been referred to the Coroner.

According to a police spokesperson, the referral comes after a postmortem was carried out today.

Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12.30am on Sunday after reports a 19-year-old woman was in an unresponsive state.

“On arrival, medical staff confirmed she had sadly died,” Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said.

“Police are speaking with those present at the address at the time, and completing further scene and area inquiries, to help determine what took place.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained.”

In an updated statement released to the Herald this morning, police said the death remains unexplained.

“Police are conducting inquiries to determine the circumstances,” the statement said.

“A postmortem is due to be carried out today.”

A police spokesperson later said the postmortem had been completed and the death would be referred to the Coroner.

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.