UConn Student Dies After Fall At South Garage

STORRS, CT — A University of Connecticut student died after a fall from the South Parking Garage on campus Thursday morning.

UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz said the student's name is not being immediately released, and added the cause and manner of his death will be determined by the Office of the State Medical Examiner. The student was an undergraduate at UConn, she said.

UConn police are continuing an investigation into the circumstances, but have found no criminal or suspicious element to the fall, she added.

UConn Police and UConn Fire Department crews responded the situation at about 9:30 a.m.

Reitz said earlier in the day that the student fell from "a high level" at the garage and landed on the pavement. The student was taken to Windham Hospital with serious injuries, and died a short time later, she said.

Jim Calhoun Way was closed to traffic as police worked at the site.

The 24-hour South Parking Garage has more than 1,500 parking spaces at 2366 Jim Calhoun Way.

"The University extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends, and is providing support and resources to other students with whom he was connected," Reitz said.