For immediate release: August 31, 2023

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a death that occurred at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The victim was identified as 64-year-old Donna Ventura of Belgrade.

The Coroner’s Office investigation and autopsy results determined that Donna’s death was related to a food borne illness outbreak after consuming a meal at Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman. Donna’s cause of death was determined to be complications of severe gastritis due to probable food-borne toxin. Her manner of death is accidental.

Results of the Montana Department of Health and Human Services and Gallatin City-County Health Department investigation are available on the DPHHS website.

Sheriff Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Donna Ventura during this time.

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