Crime & Safety
18-Year-Old OC College Student Dead After Frat Party, Police Say
The young man was dropped off just after midnight Sunday at St. Jude's Medical Center's Emergency Center in Fullerton.
FULLERTON, CA — An 18-year-old Cal State Fullerton student died Sunday after he attended a party hosted by an unaffiliated fraternity, authorities said Wednesday.
Fullerton police officers were dispatched to the scene at St. Jude's Medical Center after receiving reports of a young man who had been dropped off at the hospital's emergency center.
According to police, medical staff tried to save the young man, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The young man was identified as 18-year-old Anthony Joseph Blas, a Cal State Fullerton student.
According to the Fullerton Police Department, Blas had been attending a party hosted by an unaffiliated fraternity, and alcohol was a factor in his death.
Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Hazing was not thought to be a factor, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the incident was urged to contact the Fullerton Police Department at 714-738-5361.
Those wishing to give anonymous tips can do so by contacting Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
