William Meyers dies in fatal Columbus death

William Meyers dies in fatal Columbus death

Fatal Columbus death of William Meyers

The Ohio State University has officially confirmed that a student, identified as William Meyers, a nineteen-year-old from Fairfield, Connecticut, was discovered deceased within the confines of Ohio Stadium. The university issued a statement expressing condolences to the victim’s relatives and associates, emphasizing the availability of counseling services for affected students.

Further investigation has not yet determined the precise reason for Meyers’ passing, but preliminary assessments indicate no evidence of criminal involvement. Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing danger to the community, and the incident is being treated as an unfortunate accident.

The fatal event occurred on the morning of September 26, with emergency personnel swiftly arriving at the scene located on the northeastern part of the stadium, near the intersection of Woody Hayes Drive and Tuttle Park Place. Firefighters and university police officers secured the area, preventing public access and conducting a thorough examination.

According to an official from the Columbus fire department, the first emergency call was received at 9:56 a.m., and subsequent reports described investigators establishing a perimeter in the surrounding parking grounds by midday.