During Ohio State University’s graduation ceremony, a tragic incident occurred when a person fell from the stadium stands and ultimately passed away. The person fell off the stadium around 12:30 p.m., causing an officer to call for help over OSU’s police radio. Medics arrived at the scene and declared the individual dead at 12:25 p.m. The identity of the person, whether they were a student at the university, and the reason for the fall are all unknown at this time.
OSU spokesperson Ben Johnson confirmed the incident, stating that an individual had fallen from the stands and that they were deceased. Limited details were provided, and police and emergency responders were on the scene. Johnson also mentioned that counseling and support resources would be made available for anyone affected by the incident. Witnesses reported that the fall occurred as the last of the graduates were leaving the area, causing some students to become visibly upset in the aftermath.
Despite the tragic incident, the commencement ceremony continued uninterrupted. None of the commencement speakers made any mention of the incident, and the event carried on as planned. As the students exited the ceremony, they passed by the area where the individual had fallen, which was still taped off by the police. Ohio State University did not provide any immediate comments regarding the tragic event, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The entire community, especially those directly impacted by the incident, were left to grieve and seek support in the wake of such a tragic loss.
