UC Berkeley Student Nick Leslie Confirmed Dead in Nice, France Terror Attack

Berkeley, CA — A UC Berkeley student missing since a terrorist attack in Nice, France on Thursday has been confirmed dead, the university announced.

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Twenty-year-old Nicolas Leslie had not been heard from since a terrorist drove a large truck through a crowd gathered to watch fireworks on Bastille Day, France's Independence Day.

The FBI notified UC Berkeley about Leslie's death on Sunday. “This is tragic, devastating news,” UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks said. “All of us in the UC Berkeley family — both here on campus, and around the world — are heartbroken to learn that another promising young student has been lost to senseless violence. I join Nick’s parents, friends and the entire campus community in condemning this horrific attack, and in mourning the loss of one of our own.”

Leslie is the second UC Berkeley student to die in an overseas terror attack in less than a month.

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Three other UC Berkeley students were injured in the Nice attack. Vladyslav Kostiuk, 23, suffered a broken leg, and Diane Huang, 20, suffered a broken foot. Both have been released from the hospital following treatment. Meanwhile, Daryus Medora, 21, remains in the hospital receiving treatment for a broken leg.

The university had 85 students in Nice as part of the campus’ study abroad program. Since the attack, several have chosen to come home early. Students still in Nice are receiving counseling. The program is scheduled to end July 24.

A vigil for Leslie is planned for 4:30 p.m. Monday at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus.

Funeral plans have not been announced.

Leslie's family lives in the San Diego area. He was an only child.

--Photo of Nick Leslie released by UC Berkeley Public Affairs Office