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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Tragic mother fall
2. Daughter’s graduation accident
A tragic incident occurred during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University, where a woman fell to her death from the stands. The 53-year-old Georgia resident, whose daughter was receiving her diploma, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible suicide, with no suspicion of foul play. The woman fell near the stadium’s Bell Tower as the ceremony was concluding, causing visible distress among attendees. The university has offered counseling services to those affected. For support, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. can be reached at 988, with online chat available at 988lifeline.org.
1. Family tragedy at college graduation
2. Fatal accident at daughter’s commencement
Clouds pass above The Ohio State University’s football stadium May 18, 2019, in Columbus. A woman who fell from the stands to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University last weekend has been identified as a Georgia resident, and they believe the incident was not accidental.
John Minchillo | AP
COLUMBUS — The tragic incident that occurred during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University last weekend has left many in shock. A woman, identified as a Georgia resident, fell to her death from the stands just outside Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The 53-year-old woman was attending the ceremony to watch her daughter receive her diploma.
The Investigation
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office pronounced the woman dead at the scene, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her fall. The Columbus Dispatch reported that the death is being treated as an apparent suicide, as indicated by coroner documents. Despite the ongoing investigation, Ohio State police do not suspect foul play and believe that the fall was not accidental, according to university spokesperson Ben Johnson.
The Location
The incident took place near the stadium’s Bell Tower, a prominent landmark on the Ohio State University campus. The stadium itself stands at an impressive height of 136 feet (41 meters), making the fall all the more tragic.
The Commencement
The fall occurred around midday as the last graduates were entering the stadium for the ceremony. Although the commencement program proceeded without addressing the incident, the atmosphere was somber as students and attendees grappled with the shocking turn of events. The university has since reached out to all graduates and staff who were present at the graduation to offer counseling services.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org
