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Recent Alcohol-Related Student Deaths-Sorted by Name

Presented below is an unfortunate tabulation of deaths where alcohol use by college students was the cause or a contributing factor, all occurring since 2004.  The goal is to place faces on these tragedies.  More than reflecting a failure of the unfortunate victims, this is an adult failing. With proper application of campus polices related to alcohol use, many, if not most, of these tragedies could have been avoided. Adults, with the responsibly and authority, need met their obligation to control the excesses, whether on campuses or in our communities.  Unknown is the long-term harm of binge drinking on those students fortunate enough not to be included on this list.

The information supplied for each victim is a tabulation of media reports. The circumstances and causes of the tragedies are summarized within the listing with more details contained in the associated media link. Many deaths occur on campuses which are not on this list since the media reports are not clear that alcohol was a factor.  If the circumstances for each omitted tragedy could be determined, this sad listing would unfortunately expand significantly.

As time passes, we do not now know who will be added to this list. We can only hope that as it grows the unfortunate victim is not one who is close to us.

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  Gabrielle E. Acevedo, 21, February 4, 2011, Nazareth College How and why? Gabrielle lost her life two weeks after being seriously injured in an automobile accident.  The 20 year-old student driver was cited for driving while intoxicated.   Three other student passengers were injured. A breath test on the driver revealed a blood-alcohol content of 0.16 percent.  The driver admitted to police to have consumed two shots of Jägermeister, an alcoholic liqueur, mixed with Red Bull. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Stephen Adelipour, 21, February 24, 2007, Boston University How and why? Stephen died in a fire in off-campus housing.  The fire was caused by a candle left lit after a power outage; it also followed a small party in the apartment, neighbors said. Accident associated with drinking
  Matthew Ainsworth, 21, March 26, 2011, Villanova University How and why? Matthew was found by his roommate lying on his bed and unresponsive on a Saturday morning in his apartment.  Toxicology results \ revealed alcohol and oxycodone in Mathew’s system and he lost his life as result of combined drug intoxication.  Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Rissa J. Amen-Reif, November 25, 2007, Minnesota State University, Mankato How and why? Rissa was hit by a car and killed after ending up in the middle of a road on the edge town. She had been at a sorority event at a bar more than a mile away and police believe alcohol was a factor. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Molly Ammon, March 13, 2011, University of Florida How and why? Molly lost her life after a night drinking with friends at a Madeira Beach condominium, while on spring break.  She was found unresponsive the next morning. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Justin Anderson, 19, October 28, 2007, University of South Carolina How and why? A weekend of fun vanished in a storm of fire and smoke that killed seven college friends and left behind a gutted beach house.  Six of the seven killed in the fire Sunday morning in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., attended the University of South Carolina; and one attended Clemson University. Six other South Carolina students in the house survived. Six out of the seven college students who died had alcohol in their systems ranging from from .16 percent to .29 percent. Accident- drinking associated
  Thomas Argentieri, 21, December 9, 2007, Alfred University How and why? About 25 to 50 people attended the house party at a of-campus house.  Thomas got into a fight with a fellow Alfred student in a yard outside the house.  The house is a rental property normally occupied by students.  Thomas died of injuries received in connection with the fight. Assault associated with drinking
  Devon Arnold, 22, February 3, 2010, Colorado State University How and why? Devon was found dead railroad tracks after he had reportedly been consuming alcohol while in Denver for a Denver Nuggets game.  Authorities suggest that an intoxicated Arnold went to a rail yard in close proximity to the Pepsi Center and jumped aboard a train. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Robert Atherton, 22, February 24, 2008, Michigan State University How and why? Police reported that Robert was drinking with friends in an apartment in the Cedar Village area early Saturday when he became aggressive.  They say the group he was with restrained him for several minutes, then realized he had become motionless and wasn't breathing. The group then called 911 Accident- drinking associated
University's page Devon Austin, 19, September 12, 2010, College of Southern Idaho How and why? After an altercation at a party, Devon, Ryan and a third friend left in a car.  Devon and Ryan lost their lives in when their car crashed while being chased by another car likely leaving the same party.   The third passenger suffered minor injuries.  Authorities attributed the crash to excessive speed and alcohol. Accident- drinking associated
  Eyder Ayala, 68, (Nonstudent), October 3, 2011, University of Miami (Student driver-DUI) How and why? Eyder lost her life when her automobile was stuck by another driven by an intoxicated UM student.  The female student’s blood alcohol level was tested to be .231. Accident associated with drinking
  Adrianna Bachan, 18, March 29, 2009, University of Southern California How and why? Adrianna was struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking back to campus.  Although the negligent driver was primarily responsible for the tragedy, Adrianna had a blood/alcohol level of .17 while walking at about 3 a.m. Accident- drinking associated
  Nana Kwasi “Nabby” Baffour-Awuah, January 1, 2011, Luther College How and why? Nana was found unresponsive on a Saturday morning in the snow on the baseball diamond at Luther College and subsequently lost his life.  He had recently left a party at a nearby residence.  Toxicology results indicated a blood alcohol level of .174 and a trace amount of THC (marijuana) in Nana’s system. Accident- drinking associated
  Lynn Gordon "Gordie" Bailey Jr, September 17, 2004, University of Colorado                                    How and why? Bailey and the other pledges had begun the evening Sept. 16 blindfolded and abandoned in the woods near Gold Hill. Police said the pledges were told to drink large amounts of Ten High whiskey and Carlo Rossi wine.Later, when they were driven back to the fraternity house after midnight, Bailey had passed out. The next morning Bailey was found face down on the floor, and could not be revived. His blood-alcohol level was 0.328 percent, four times the legal limit for driving in Colorado. Alcohol Poisoning
  Kurt Baker, 22, February 24, 2008, Mesa College How and why? Friends found Kurt unconscious on his bed and called 911 when they were unable to wake him up. They told the emergency dispatcher that he appeared not to be breathing. The friends tried to revive Baker with CPR. When paramedics arrived, they took over. Baker was taken to Alvarado Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  According to a student, "he had been drinking a little bit, but not excessively." Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
  Hector Hugo Barrera-Barraza, March 16, 2007, University of California, Merced    How and why? Barrera-Barraza's blood-alcohol level was 0.20 at the time of his death, 2½ times the legal limit for intoxication in California, Sheriff Mark Pazin said Thursday. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Joseph Barton, 20, August 20, 2008, Michigan State University How and why? Joseph died in an automobile accident at 1:30am.  “They were both drinking — definitely heavily enough — a half gallon between the two of them,” according to a friend. Accident- drinking associated
  Dustin Michael Bauer, March 12, 2008, St. Mary's University How and why? Dustin fell 10 feet off a stairwell and landed on the floor of a residence hall while celebrating a college basketball victory. Alcohol may have been a factor, a university spokeswoman said.  Accident- drinking associated
University's page Adam Baxter, 19, November 24, 2007, University of Maine How and why? Adam was at a friend’s home in Portland when an ambulance was called to the residence early Saturday morning for a report of a male having difficulty breathing. When they got there, they found Baxter unconscious and unresponsive. "Adam was declared dead at the scene. Alcohol Poisoning
  Aaron Beaver, 21, June 17, 2011, Butte College (Intoxicated driver attended Chico State University How and why? Aaron lost his life in an automobile accident.  Aaron was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a Chico State student whose blood/alcohol level was three times the legal limit.  Another enrolled student at Butte College also lost his life in the accident. Accident- drinking associated
  Santiago Bernal, 21, February 19, 2011, University of Texas at Brownsville - Texas Southmost College How and why? Santiago mistakenly entered the wrong apartment in a state of confusion exacerbated by alcohol.  A conflict arose between Santiago and a resident of the apartment and Santiago was fatally stabbed.  The tragic results were determined to be justifiable homicide since the occupant was held to be acting in self-defense. Assault associated with drinking
  Christopher P. Berry, March 11, 2005, New Mexico State University                        How and why? He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.459. following off-campus celebrations of his 22nd birthday.  Alcohol Poisoning
  Bennett Bertoli, December 11, 2004, Colorado State University How and why? Bennett was discovered lying on a couch, unresponsive, inside a home close to the CSU campus which had been the site of a party the night before.  Bennett died of a lethal mix of alcohol, methadone and tranquilizers.    His blood alcohol content was 0.12 percent, a level that not considered lethal by itself.  The combination of the three proved fatal. Alcohol Poisoning
  Austin Bice, February 26, 2011, San Diego State University on a semester abroad in Madrid How and why? Austin lost his life after leaving a night club in Madrid.  A doorman suggested Austin rest a while before going in because he looked unwell.  A friend told reporters that Austin and others had been drinking at an apartment before going out to the club.  After leaving his friends at the club, Austin drowned in a nearby river. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Connie Blount, 18, April 13, 2008, University of Kentucky How and why? Connie died in a hit-and-run accident crossed against the traffic signal and stopped in the street for unknown reasons when she was crossing South Broadway.  The police accident report says that Connie Blount had been drinking that night before she was struck. Accident- drinking associated
  William Kiel Bobbitt, May 1, 2008, California University of Pennsylvania How and why? William Kwas drunk when he arrived at the friend's apartment about 1 a.m. Thursday looking for a place to stay.  Those who lived in the apartment discovered William dead when they woke up less than seven hours later.  Alcohol Poisoning
  Tyshawn Bierria, 22, , May 2, 2008, New York State University College of Technology at Delhi How and why? Tyshawn died from stab wounds he suffered while trying to break up a fight outside of his residence hall.  The brawl involving 50 to 60 people including nonstudents convicted of the slaying who attended parties on campus. Alcohol Enhanced Violence 
  Abel Bolanos, April 3, 2007, Iowa State University                       How and why?  Abel Bolanos left an off-campus party alone in the early morning hours of March 31. His body was found in Lake LaVerne on April 3. Accident while intoxicated
University's page Adam Boncela, July 25, 2005, Ohio State How and why? Adam had a blood-alcohol content of 0.37 percent when he died on his 21st birthday Alcohol Poisoning
  Jeffery Bordeaux Jr., 20, January 15, 2011, University of Rochester How and why? Jeffrey lost his life when he became involved in an altercation and was stabbed to death.  He was at a fraternity party when the alteration occurred.   Tests determined Jeffrey’s blood alcohol content to be .08. Assault associated with drinking
University's page Meaghan Bosch, May 14, 2007, Southern Methodist University How and why? Meaghan was found over 100 miles from Dallas, where SMU is located. “She lived one block from me in a complex of condo-apartments that on the outside looks posh and security-protected but that I have always heard is a haven of burglaries, drunken parties, drug dealing and other nefarious activities.” As expected, the deaths have raised the perennial issues of alcohol and substance abuse on college campuses, and whether universities are doing enough to proactively combat binge drinking and drug use.  Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Holly Bossenbery, 17, January 30, 2011, Michigan State University (Underage non-students at party held by MSU students) How and why? Holly and other high school students attended a party near Michigan State hosted by two Michigan State students and a friend who attended a nearby community college.  After the party, the high school driver who had been drinking at the party crashed the car.  Holly and two other high school attendees lost their lives in the accident.  The three college student hosts pleaded guilty to conspiracy to contribute to the delinquency of minors. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Beth Marie Boudreaux, 19, March 6, 2009, Southeastern Louisiana University How and why? Beth, Maxime Profit, and former student Thurman "Rion" Lowe III lost their lives after being struck by an intoxicated hit and run truck driver while walking home from a popular bar, “The Buzz.”  Two other students were injured, one critically.  A student was quoted as follows: "Everybody walks back along here from the bars, And he should have walked,” she said of the driver. "I don't think he even knew he hit anybody." Accident- drinking associated
  Colin Boyarski, April 3, 2005, Kenyon College How and why? His body was found in a field near campus on April 3, died of acute alcohol intoxication.  He had been drinking at a party near the Kenyon College campus. He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.43, more than five times the legal limit for an adult in Ohio. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Caitlin Brann, 22, November 10, 2006, University of Notre Dame How and why? Caitlin lost control of her 2000 Chevy Cavalier, which veered sideways into the median and rolled many times.a chemical test revealed she had a blood alcohol level of .249 percent. It's believed she was headed back home from school. Accident associated with drinking
  Joseph Briggs, February 15, 2009, Seton Hill University How and why? After a night of heavy drinking Joseph, held off police for three hours standoff at an apartment just blocks away from Seton Hill's campus. HE used several weapons to fire 30 to 40 shots but only hit parked cars and a house.   Joseph was eventually shot and killed by police.  Violence- drinking associated
University's page Sammy Broadhead, June 25, 2004, University of Southern Mississippi How and why? Sammy Broadhead, a Sigma Nu alumnus and Southern Miss grad, attended a party June 25, 2004, at his old frat house on the Hattiesburg campus. Playing a drinking game called beer pong, Sammy collapsed from high levels of alcohol consumption and later died. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Amber Rose Brown, 20, November 23, 2008, Grand Valley State University How and why? Amber and Douglas Ward died after closing themselves up in a sport utility vehicle with two charcoal grills burning on the back seat.  Although the cause of the deaths is noted as "undertermined," Amber, who was underage, was picture drinking that night. Accident associated with drinking
University's page Tommy Brown, October 29, 2005, University of Florida How and why? Tommy had become separated from his fraternity brothers after a Florida/Georgia football game when he was cornered by a group of Georgia fans.   In a confrontation was said to be fueled by alcohol, the Georgia fans proceeded to beat Tommy to death.  One of the Georgia fans was said to have had a history of getting in fights when he'd been drinking.  Tommy's blood alcohol level was test to approximate 0.26.  Accident- drinking associated
University's page Kaitlyn Bryant, 20,  April 6, 2008, Pearl River Community College (University of Southern Mississippi student arrested for DUI) How and why? Kailtin’s vehicle collided head-on early Sunday with a vehicle driven by Shelby Brown, 20, a Southern Mississippi student . Brown was intoxiated at the time. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Edward Andrew Bump, November 2, 2007, University of Minnesota How and why? A suit filed by Edward's parents claimed that  a bar named Boomtown and its employees were negligent for serving alcohol to Bump when he was underage and obviously intoxicated, which led to his death by suicide. Suicide associated with drinking
  Bradley Bunte, 21, March 7, 2011, University of Illinois How and why? Bradley was walking down a busy street late on a Friday night after an “unofficial ST. Pat’s Day” gathering when a van clipped him with a side-view mirror, knocking him to the ground.  A second vehicle then ran over him.  Tests showed Bradley’s blood alcohol content to be about 0.27. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Travis Cale,20, October 28, 2007, University of South Carolina How and why? A weekend of fun vanished in a storm of fire and smoke that killed seven college friends and left behind a gutted beach house.  Six of the seven killed in the fire Sunday morning in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., attended the University of South Carolina; and one attended Clemson University. Six other South Carolina students in the house survived. Six out of the seven college students who died had alcohol in their systems ranging from from .16 percent to .29 percent. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Adam Carter, November 17, 2007, University of Tennessee   How and why? Adam lost control of his sport utility vehicle along Montlake Drive at approximately 2:30 a.m early Saturday morning and was killed  when his vehicle struck a tree in southern Knox County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, speeding and alcohol were factors in the crash. Accident- drinking associated
College's page Victoria Cheng, 17, February 26, 2011, Ithaca College How and why? When found outside her off-campus home in the snow, Victoria was unresponsive.   She had lost her life after a night of drinking.   As Victoria’s father, a professor at the college, was quoted in the aftermath: "Like many young people today, Victoria got caught up in the drinking culture. Young people get the impression that drunkenness is okay as long as no one gets hurt. We need to address the issue beyond safety and discuss it as a moral issue." Alcohol Poisoning
  Kyle Thomas Chorba, 18, December 12, 2008, Montgomery County Community College How and why? Kyle crashed his car into a firehouse and died after leaving a party attended by his classmates.  Alcohol was present. Accident associated with drinking
  Philip Cameron Christian, 23, March 13, 2011, Georgia Southern University (While on Spring Break) How and why? Philip was staying with a group of 15 students from Georgia Southern University at a home Florida while on spring break. After a party, Christian went to bed around 1:00 a.m. and friends found him in his bed the next morning not breathing.  According to the toxicology report, a mix of oxycodone, cocaine, and alcohol were found in his system. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
  Cameron Christian, 22, October 16, 2011, Seattle University How and why? Christian lost his life in a automobile crash after attending a wedding.  Test showed his blood-alcohol level to be at 0.25. Accident associated with drinking
University's page Dwight Clark, 18, September 25, 2010, Western Washington University How and why? Dwight was last seen leaving a party at 2 a.m. on a Sunday morning.  After two weeks, his body was in Bellingham Bay.  Toxicology tests found Dwight’s blood-alcohol to be .13 along with the presence of marijuana. Accident- drinking associated
  Lydia Gale Clark, 21, October 8, 2011, Drake University  How and why? Lydia lost her live an undiagnosed heart condition which likely was exacerbated when she drank too much celebrating her 21st birthday.  Friends said Lydia had drank about 16 shots of alcohol while out drinking at various bars with friends. Health condition exacerbated by alcohol
University's page Taylyr Cochran, 18, January 30, 2011, Michigan State University (Underage non-students at party held by MSU students) How and why? Taylyr and other high school students attended a party near Michigan State hosted by two Michigan State students and a friend who attended a nearby community college.  After the party, the high school driver who had been drinking at the party crashed the car.  Taylyr and two other high school attendees lost their lives in the accident.  The three college student hosts pleaded guilty to conspiracy to contribute to the delinquency of minors. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Marc Anthony Cocozzella, November 13, 2007, Clemson University How and why? Marc  was thrown from the bed of a pickup truck after his friend, who is accused of driving drunk, ran into two other cars. Marc died two days later. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Shane Collins, March 13, 2009, Michigan State University How and why? Shane fell to his death from an eighth-floor balcony during spring break in Miami Beach, Fla.  Police investigators said Shane had been drinking from about 11 a.m. until he passed out at the bar about 4 a.m. Accident- drinking associated
College's page Kimberly Coppens, September 9, 2007, Western Technical College How and why? Kimberly had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when she fell from bluff near a river which is a popular gathering place. Accident- drinking associated
College's page Sean Cornell, 20, May 4, 2007, Paul Smith’s College                            How and why? Drowned after canoe capsized in frigid water at 11:00PM in activity associated with a party involving alcohol Sean Cornell had BAC of .165 Accident associated with campus drinking
  Ashley Cowie, 21, January 9, 2011, Florida State University How and why? Ashley was accidentally shot by an intoxicated fellow student who was displaying his rifle.   After a desperate, but tragically, futile attempt at revival by Ashley’s twin sister, Amy, Ashley lost her life.   Ashley’s father subsequently was instrumental in halting the Florida’s legislature’s attempt to allow students to possess weapons on campus, one of several states considering such a questionable move. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Jordan Crist, 19, May 3, 2007, Southern Methodist University                       How and why? The SMU Daily Campus reports that first-year student Jordan Christ had a blood-alcohol level of .4. That's five times the legal limit Alcohol Poisoning
  Brenton F. Croll, 18, March 18, 2009, Indiana University of Pennsylvania How and why? The coroner's  said Brenton, a freshman, had been drinking heavily the night before he died as a result of a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Tyler Cross, November 17, 2006, University of Texas How and why? Cross fell from a fifth floor balcony.  He had a blood alcohol content of .19.  Cross was the third student to die in West Campus in an alcohol-related death in little more than a year’s time. Cross was a pledge in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and a member of the UT Lacrosse Club Accident associated with campus drinking
University's page Derek Crowl, March 16, 2007, Bloomsburg University, visiting friend at Boston University How and why? A four-alarm fire at 49 St. Mary's St. was started by a burning piece of charcoal that ignited the rear wooden porch of the third-floor off-campus apartment.  Derek had arrived in Boston on Thursday evening to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with his friends, officials said. Crowl, who was a Bloomsburg University sophomore, was found near a closet in a bedroom next to the kitchen and probably died of smoke inhalation. Accident associated with drinking
University's page Matt Crozier, 20, January 5, 2011, University of Pennsylvania How and why? Matt lost his life after falling 30 feet between floors at a New Year's Eve party inside a University o Pennsylvania fraternity house.  Matt, a student of John Carroll University, was visiting a friend.  Alcohol was found in the house the night of Matt's death, despite the fraternity's self-promotion as a dry chapter. Accident- drinking associated
  Joseph Dado, September 20, 2009, Penn State How and why? After being missing for hours, Joseph was found by University at the bottom of a stairwell on campus, about 75 yards away from the fraternity house where he was last seen.  Earlier in the month, two Penn State students were charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor after a 19-year-old sustained serious injuries following a fall from a third-floor balcony.  Joseph's blood alcohol level was .169. Accident- drinking associated
  Sheridan "Danny" Dahlquist, August 12, 2007, Bradley University How and why? After a night of drinking, Dahlquist went to bed in a house just off campus. As a joke, prosecutors say his friends slid two Roman candles - fireworks that shoot fireballs - under the bedroom door. Accident- drinking associated
  Danny Daniels, 19, January 7, 2006, California State University at Fresno      How and why? January 7, 2006, there was a party at the Fiji house.  Sunday morning, Daniels was found dead in his bed.   The coroner reported his blood alcohol level was 0.34, and that alcohol toxicity had caused his death.  Accident while intoxicated
  Christopher Dann, December 29, 2009, California State University, Long Beach How and why? Christopher and another driver  lost their lives in an automobile crash in which both drives were intoxicated.  Christopher had a blood-alcohol of 0.20 percent at the time of the accident. Accident- drinking associated
  Spencer Datt, 18, May 15, 2011, High Point University How and why? Spencer lost his life in an automobile accident.   The intoxicated driver was a student at James Madison University.  Two others lost their lives in the crash.  The group had attended two parties prior to the accident. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Mark Brandon Davis, October 7, 2005, North Carolina State University How and why? Unattended smoking material set a chair on fire in an off-campus duplex rented by the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, according to the fire report. Davis had been drinking and had a blood-alcohol level of .110. Accident associated with drinking
University's page Delores Decker, 59, April 28, 2009, (Non-student died in an accident caused by an intoxicated West Virginia University student)  How and why? A vehicle driven by an intoxicated West Virginia University student crossed the center line and struck the vehicle driven by Mrs. Decker, who lost her life in the crash.  The student’s blood/alcohol level was .351. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Justin Richard Delval, 21, March 20, 2009, Texas A&M University How and why? After drinking heavily while in Florida on spring break, Justin was found dead the following morning Accident- drinking associated
  Charles Aaron Dennard (Visiting nonstudent), 22, February 10, 2011, Anderson University How and why? After visiting friends at Anderson University, Charles lost his life in an accident while driving home.  Tests determined that Charles’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Ciara DePrill, February 4, 2006, Temple University How and why? Ciara was killed early on a Friday morning after the car she was riding in hit a concrete barrier on the Ben Franklin Bridge, police said.The driver, also a Temple student, was charged with driving under the influence, homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter. Accident- drinking associated
  Jay Franklin Derby, 20, November 22, 2009, Appalachian State University How and why? Jay was fatally shot while attending a party with friends in an apartment near the university.  A friend pointed a black-powder muzzleloader rifle only to scare his friends not knowing the gun was loaded.  Accident- drinking associated
University's page George Desdunes, 19, February 26, 2011, Cornell University How and why? George was found unresponsive his fraternity house. After investigating the found University determined that Desdunes, who was a brother at SAE, was provided alcohol “while in the care of certain members and associate members.”  Cornell subsequently withdrew recognition of the fraternity. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Gary DeVercelly Jr, March 28, 2007,  Rider University How and why? Gary Jr., who succumbed after slipping into an alcohol-induced coma following a night of drinking at an on-campus frat party.   Gary  had a blood alcohol content of .426 and died of alcohol poisoning,  Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Douglas R. DeWitt, September 26, 2004, San Diego State University                       How and why? DeWitt died during Pledge Week for fraternities and sororities. University officials say the Greek parties were policed to keep them alcohol-free.   Alcohol Poisoning
  Thomas Lee Dillon, III, May 25, 2005, University of Virginia (non student partying with student friends) How and why? In October 2004 one of the UVA students, who had been one of his best friends  since grade school moved in with Lee temporarily.  On Memorial day, he and his friend Brad went to a private party at a fellow student's home.  The house was very secluded with acreage and included UVA students and young people from the area.  They had an ice luge and apparently, dares for who could drink the most from the luge.  Both boys were drinking.  Lee feel asleep and never woke up. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Jared Dion, April 10, 2004, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 21                        How and why? He had a blood-alcohol content of 0.40. Dion was first pulled from the water April 15 after disappearing five days before, Accident while intoxicated
  Ahjah Dixon, 23, March 4, 2010, Navarro College How and why? After Ahjah was arrested by campus police at the college on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance, she began having problems breathing and told officers she needed some air. She was taken to a recreation yard where she asked for some water. The arrest came after reports that Ahjah wanted someone to purchase alcohol. Both residence life staff and campus police responded and saw bottles of alcohol in the room.  Drugs and alcohol are considered contributing factors in her death. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Michael Dixon, March 23, 2010, University of Wisconsin Stout How and why? Michael died after being struck by a car on campus.  The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated. Accident- drinking associated
  Ashley M. Donahue, 20, December 3, 2011, Framingham State University How and why? Ashley lost her life after she was ejected from the back seat of a vehicle in a crash that injured four other students.  The group was leaving a birthday party were drinking games were played, The driver was charged with driving under the influence. Accident associated with drinking
  Michael A. Douglas, 19, September 14, 2007, Lincoln University How and why? Early Friday, Michael A. Douglas, 19, a Lincoln University student from Easton, was shot outside an Allentown nightclub hosting an all-ages college party. Accident- drinking associated
  Shawn Dow. November 17, 2007, Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University How and why? The Friday night party started off low-key, with about 20 college students and other young adults chatting and sipping beer inside a fourth-floor apartment in Boston's Allston neighborhood.  Then, about 1:30 a.m. yesterday, three uninvited men showed up at the door.  One party crasher got into a heated argument with a woman inside the apartment, touching off a brawl in the building's stairwell that involved about 20 males.  Shawn apparently, and accidentally, fell off the building's black-top roof, landing in an alley.  Accident- drinking associated
  Lee Drelles, 19, September 21, 2008, Michigan Tech How and why? Lee died in a crash that occurred just south of the Michigan Technological University campus. Lee was thrown from the vehicle after it hit a tree. The vehicle rolled several times.  Toxicology reports show that another student who was driving had a blood alcohol level of .15, which is well over the legal limit. Accident- drinking associated
  Patrick Drown, 19, August 15, 2009, California State University-San Marcos How and why? Patrick went to a house party with his fraternity brothers.  He was later found in the middle of the road, near the house where he had gone with his friends.  His blood alcohol level was about twice the legal limit for a 21-year old.  Patrick had been hit by a car.   According to the driver, Patrick was lying in the road at the time he was struck. Accident- drinking associated
  Zach Dunlevy, December 10, 2006, Limestone College How and why? Zachary was drinking for about four hours at a liquor-only party and became belligerent. Friends helped him back to his dormitory room and a roommate found him unresponsive and ‘‘blue in the face’’ in his bed.  He had died from an alcohol overdose according to police. Alcohol Poisoning
  Linzy Duvall, 21 March 28, 2009, Grand Valley State University How and why?  Linzy  was found dead  in her off-campus apartment.  Linzy became very ill after a night out with friends .  A medical examiner determined that aspiration pneumonia due to alcohol intoxication caused Linzy’s death.  Tess showed her blood/alcohol level may have been near 0.12. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Kenneth Egan, 21, July 30, 2006, Oklahoma State University How and why? Kenneth died after a fire at the home of other students he was visiting after a night of drinking. Accident- drinking associated
  Megan Elam, 18, August 13, 2011, Moraine Valley Community College How and why? Megan lost her life in an automobile accident in which she was a passenger.   Her friend who was driving had a blood-alcohol level of .197  and was cited for driving under the influence. Accident associated with drinking
  James “Jake” Leonard Elkins Jr., 19, August 13, 2010, Valdosta State University How and why? James lost his life after being struck by a train.  The conductor reported seeing James lying inside the tracks before being struck.   Tests showed his blood/alcohol level to be .232. Accident- drinking associated
University's page April Englund, 21. April 5, 2008, University of Wisconsin-Stout How and why? A smoky house fire near a University of Wisconsin campus killed three students who never made it out of the rooms where they were sleeping early Saturday, even though neighbors said they heard alarms.  As part of the investigation, the police conducted multiple interviews in an attempt to re-create what took place before the fire. They learned was that all three had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Andrew Enriquez, September 14, 2007, University of Florida How and why? Andrew died in a car crash around 2:40 a.m. Friday. He was wearing an arm bracelet that may have been from a local bar and investigators are examining whether he was using an ID that wasn't his. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Anthony Robert Erick, 21, March 23, 2011, Ohio State University How and why? Anthony lost his life after falling from The Flamingo condominium complex in Miami Beach, where s he was staying on the 15th floor.  According to friends with Eric prior to his fall, he was using illicit drugs and was drinking “lots of alcohol.”   Accident- drinking associated
University's page Drew Everson, 21, October 23, 2010, Duke University How and why? Drew fell down steps on campus and lost his life two days later.  The medical examiner reported that his blood/alcohol level was .133. Accident- drinking associated
  Adam Falcon, November 2004, St. Lawrence University How and why? In November 2004, St. Lawrence University campus police launched a nationwide Amber alert search for 20 year old student Adam Falcon.  Falcon was eventually found dead in the Grass River.  He had drowned after his night of drinking. Accident associated with campus drinking
  Donald Farrell, 19, October 28, 2007, Rowan University How and why? Donald was walking from his off-campus apartment complex with three friends, shortly after 9 p.m., when five men approached him and asked about the location of a party. As he pointed to his apartment complex, the Beau Rivage Apartments, he was attacked and beaten to death. Drinking associated assault 
  Karl Fazli; 21, February 14, 2007, Wittenberg University How and why? According to police reports, Fazli's housemate found him unresponsive at 10 a.m. at a Park Place address where the two had attended a party the night before. The housemate left and returned the next morning. Witnesses told police Fazli had been drinking heavily.  Alcohol Poisoning
  Matthew Felton, 21, September 28, 2008, Maine Maritime Academy How and why? Students  Matthew Felton  and a driver died instantly when their car was hit by a pickup truck that crossed the centerline in an attempt to avoid striking the driver's vehicle which was said to have swicthed lanes. The student driver's reported blood/alcohol level was .125 and empty containers were found in his vehicle. Accident- drinking associated
University's page David Ferguson, October 31, 2004, University of Florida How and why? David was last seen around 1:00 a.m. Saturday following a night of partying with two friends and thousands of others on the night before the Georgia-Florida football game.  After being missing for days, his body was found in an opening between the garage and another building where authorities concluded he fell. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Ryan Fieck, 23, October 10, 2010, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee How and why? Ryan was headed home from a pub crawl when he fell more than ten feet into the base of a retaining wall.  The pub crawl was a sold out event that included 14 area bars. Accident- drinking associated
  Samuel Paul Finn, September 23,  2007, East Carolina University How and why? Samuel's injuries were consistent with those from a fistfight.  He had also drunk beer, smoked marijuana and taken Xanax, a medication used to treat anxiety disorders.  The cause of death was a brain hemorrhage that is typical of one suffered by someone who is intoxicated and receives a blow to the chin. Drinking associated assault 
  John Fiocco Jr., 19, March 25, 2006, The College of New Jersey How and why? John disappeared after his friends left him sleeping after a night of drinking.  After John's disappearance, friends told police that he had gotten drunk at an off-campus party and fallen asleep in a friend's room in his dorm shortly before 3 a.m. They first noticed Fiocco missing when they returned to the room around 10 a.m.  John's remains were found in a Bucks County landfill a month later. Alcohol Poisoning
  Rod Fiorini, October 5, 2010, Fresno Pacific University How and why? Rod lost his life after repeatedly recklessly shooting a gun and failing to comply with police officers orders to cease the activities.  Rod was shot by police.  Blaming the alcohol energy drink Four Loko for Rod’s uncharacteristic behavior, Rod’s parents are suing Four Loko. Accident- drinking associated
  Lewis Fish, January, 22 2006, University of Georgia How and why? Lewis died of drug and alcohol overdose in his dorm room, mixing a fatal dose of heroin and cocaine with alcohol.  Seven individuals, including four UGA students, were charged in connection to the investigation into his death. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Jenna Foellmi, December 14, 2007, Winona State  How and why? Jenna was found dead in her apartment on the morning of December 14th. Police say she was seen consuming alcohol for much of the previous day. Police say she began drinking after taking her last final exam of the semester, then she attended several parties. The coroner said Jenna died of acute alcohol poisoning. Alcohol Poisoning
  Wilson Waters Forrester, April 2, 2011, University of Arizona How and why? Wilson was found unresponsive in his Fiji fraternity house and lost his life soon thereafter.   Tests showed significant alcohol and pharmaceutical drugs in his system. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Stephen M. Futey IV, January 14, 2009, Youngstown State University How and why? Stephen was found unresponsive as result of an overdose of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
  Nikolas Gallegos, October 7, 2007, Stephen F. Austin State University How and why? Nikolas was at a gathering a on North University Drive. Too many beers caused Nik to collapse. His friends rushed him to the hospital.  He died from  from alcohol poisoning. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Michelle Gardner-Quinn, October 7, 2006, University of Vermont How and why? Michelle was last seen on a Saturday night shortly after 2:30 a.m. walking back to campus after a night out at downtown bars with friends. Police said she was walking with a man whose cellphone she had borrowed. Brian Rooney,a the 37-year-old Richmond man, is charged with sexually assaulting and then killing Michelle after he loaned her his cell phone on Burlington's Main Street  Assault associated with drinking
College's page Nicholas Garza,  February 5, 2008, Middlebury College   How and why? Nick vanished and drowned in February and was found three months later.  Nick used a fake ID to buy alcohol Feb. 3, and the transaction was captured on surveillance cameras, Middlebury Police  said. Nick brought the drinks to share with five friends during a dorm-room gathering two nights later, the last time he was seen, Accident- drinking associated
University's page David Gayle, September 25, 2010, Virginia Tech How and why? David lost his life when he fell from the railing of a third-floor balcony at an off-campus apartment complex.  The medical examiner’s statement says he stopped breathing because of a head injury and severe inebriation. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Julia Kathryn Gilbert, January 9, 2010, University of Oklahoma How and why? After being missing for 2 days, Julia was found in her overturned car. Julia had been at a BCS National Championship watch party at a friend’s house. The State Medical Examiner determined that Julia had  ethyl alcohol concentrations of 0.14 percent in her liver and 0.24 percent in her brain. Accident- drinking associated
  Raven Nicole Gileau, 19, April 25, 2010, Iowa State University How and why? Raven was struck by a train early Sunday after drinking at an establishment near campus with friends. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Ricky Gonzales, 22, August 31, 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire How and why? Ricky was with a friend on a Wednesday night drinking at local bars when they were separated.  He was later found drowned in a river.  Test showed is blood alcohol content to be .19. Accident associated with drinking
  Mary Beth Goodner, 22, March 17, 2011, Auburn University  How and why? After falling down a stairwell, Mary Beth was found not breathing, slumped over and positioned between the spiral stairwell and a concrete wall. The medical examiner’s report stated that she was intoxicated at the time of the fall. Accident- drinking associated
  Laura Ann Gorman, February 2006, Eckerd College How and why? Laura was a passenger in a car driven by her friend attending the University of  South Florida.  After a night of drinking at a bar Laura was killed in a car accident.  Her friend faces jail time resulting from a DWI charge which resulted in a death. Accident while intoxicated
  Brett Gould, November 04, 2007, Maine Maritime Academy How and why? Speed and alcohol were factors in the crash in which Brett died Sunday night, according to  the Maine State Police. Two other 18-year-old men escaped serious injury in the accident.  Accident- drinking associated
  Alexander Grant, March 6, 2011, Boston College/visiting Skidmore College How and why? Alexander developed hypothermia in subfreezing temperatures and likely became disorientated after he left an off-campus party while visiting friends at Skidmore College.  Alexander then drowned in a creek where he was found two days later. Police reports said there were several hundred people attending the two parties. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Matthew Grape, 21, September 15, 2011, Duke University How and why? Matthew lost his life in an automobile accident where he was a passenger.  The driver, a Duke senior, was cited for driving under the influence.   Accident associated with drinking
University's page Joseph Hunter Green, January 22, 2010, Southern Methodist University  How and why? Joseph was found dead in the former Kappa Alpha fraternity house near campus.  The fraternity’s charter was revoked after repeated violations of campus rules regarding off-campus parties.   An autopsy found that Joseph died of a mixture of alcohol and muscle-relaxing and painkilling drugs. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Brett Griffin, November 8, 2008, University of Delaware How and why? Paramedics were called to an off-campus house just before 3 a.m. where police found 18-year-old Brett in cardiac arrest and not breathing.  Brett had been attending a fraternity function at the Sigma Alpha Mu house that evening. He was a pledge member of the fraternity. Police believe the likely cause of death was an alcohol overdose. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
College's page Kristine Guest, February 6, 2005, Paul Smith's College How and why? Kristine was a passenger on the snowmobile that crashed into Peter's Rock, a peninsula near a lake bonfire bonfire party. Accident associated with campus drinking
University's page Blake Adam Hammontree, 19, September 30, 2004, University of Oklahoma How and why? He was found dead Thursday morning in the residential area of the Sigma Chi fraternity house. Since Hammontree's death, OU President David Boren has said all social activities at the fraternity house would cease and that a supervisor will be placed in the house to assure compliance. Hammontree's death is the third confirmed alcohol-related death at U.S. colleges this fall. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Scott A. Hams, 23, April 5, 2008, University of Wisconsin-Stout How and why? A smoky house fire near a University of Wisconsin campus killed three students who never made it out of the rooms where they were sleeping early Saturday, even though neighbors said they heard alarms.  As part of the investigation, the police conducted multiple interviews in an attempt to re-create what took place before the fire. They learned was that all three had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Accident- drinking associated
  John Hunter Hauck, May 3, 2010, Colorado State University How and why? John partied with some friends at an off-campus house Sunday night. Police believe he was drinking beer, smoking marijuana and possibly using prescription drugs.   John’s roommates found his body at their northwest Fort Collins home Monday afternoon.  Tests showed John's blood/alcohol level to be .212. Alcohol and Drug Poisoning
University's page Brian Jason Hardin, 27, April 16, 2008, University of Kentucky How and why? Brian  was walking near the intersection of Woodland Avenue and Maxwell Street when he fell about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday after a night out with friends at a nearby bar.. Hardin was taken to University of Kentucky Hospital, where he died 10 hours later from a traumatic brain injury. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Morgan Harrington, 20, October, 2009,  Virginia Tech How and why? Morgan had temporally left a Metallica concert alone.  When denied reentry, Morgan attempted to return to campus but was not seen again for months.  After a lengthy and public search, her body was found in a field in January.   Police reported that Morgan had been drinking at the concert. Violence- drinking associated
University's page Benjamin Harris, July 13, 2010, University of Idaho How and why? Benjamin was found unconscious in his fraternity house and later died of alcohol poisoning.  Benjamin was reported to have had as many as 15 shots in two-and-a-half hours as he celebrated his 21st birthday. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Anthony Harris, 17, January 30, 2011, Michigan State University (Underage non-students at party held by MSU students) How and why? Anthony and other high school students attended a party near Michigan State hosted by two Michigan State students and a friend who attended a nearby community college.  After the party, the high school driver who had been drinking at the party crashed the car.  Anthony and two other high school attendees lost their lives in the accident.  The three college student hosts pleaded guilty to conspiracy to contribute to the delinquency of minors. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Thomas Ryan Hauser, 23,  September 19, 2004, Virginia Tech How and why? Thomas' friends carried him back from a bar and put him on his right side on the living room floor to let him sleep it off. His roommates thought he was still sleeping it off when they found him on the floor the next morning, but he had died during the early morning hours,  Two other college students were hospitalized over the weekend for alcohol poisoning, but both recovered.  Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Dalton Eli Hawkins, April  24 , 2009, University of Kansas How and why? Dalton was found dead outside a dorm on campus.  On Thursday night, Dalton accompanied other fraternity members on a bus trip to go see a Kansas City Wizards game. He said there had been some drinking on the bus as it left for the game. Dalton had consumed alcohol before he fell to his death from the three-story Watkins Scholarship Hall. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Rich Hegerich, November 21, 2004, University of New Hampshire How and why? Rich was walking home from a party when struck by a car driven another student who had been drinking at another party near campus. The accident happened just outside the UNH campus.  Accident- drinking associated
University's page Danroy Henry, Jr., 20,  October 17, 2010,  Pace University student How and why? Hours after playing in the homecoming football game, Danroy and two other young men were in a car parked in a fire lane outside Finnegan's Grill waiting for another friend. A police officer responding to an incident outside the bar asked him to move the car. As Henry complied and only moved a few feet, the police officer yelled stop. Then another officer jumped in front of the car and fired his weapon.  Danroy lost his life from the shots fired by the police.  Danroy’s parents and the police differ on the circumstances resulting in Danroy’s death.   Toxicology tests showed that Danroy’s blood-alcohol level was .13. Altercation with police with alcohol a contributing factor
University's page Jennifer Herschkowitz, May 4, 2007, Quinnipiac University How and why? At 10:30 p.m. April 28 Jennifer was crossing Whitney Avenue near the intersection of Sherman Avenue. She was struck by a car.  She was found to be legally intoxicated Accident while intoxicated
  Victoria Hickman, 18, November 27, 2006, York College of Pennsylvania.                   How and why? Victoria Hickman died of alcohol poisoning at a dry campus. Her blood-alcohol level was 0.33 percent Alcohol Poisoning
  Eirin Anne Hicks, 24, May 3, 2011, Texas State University How and why? Three students jumped or fell out of a dormitory window early on a Tuesday morning.  One was hospitalized and Eirin was fatally injured.  Investigators found that alcohol was being served at a gathering in the dorm and a student was charged with or making alcoholic beverages available to minors. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Caitlin L. Higgins, 21, January 1, 2009, University of Wisconsin Stout How and why? Caitlin and Martin Platek were riding a snowmobile  across a lake at a very high rate of speed when he hit the shoreline, went airborne and crashed into an aluminum dock that was pulled onto the shore.  Investigators said both speed and alcohol are likely factors in the tragedy. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Ross Higuchi, 19, April 19, 2011, University of Northern Colorado How and why? Ross lost his life when he jumped from a second-floor fraternity balcony during a dispute after having been drinking. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Michael Alexander Hoffman, 21, August 30, 2011, University of Colorado How and why? Michael Alexander Hoffman was a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. His death is believed to be the first apparent alcohol death of a CU student since Gordie Bailey died in 2004 after a hazing ritual by his fraternity.   Test showed Michael had had lethal amounts of alcohol and painkillers in his system. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Lucas Homan, 21, September 30, 2006, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse How and why? Lucus was reported missing on a Saturday night and was found Monday morning having drowned in the Mississippi River.   His blood-alcohol level was 0.32 Accident- drinking associated
University's page John Hoover, 20, May 15, 2011, University of Maryland How and why? John lost his life in an automobile accident.   The intoxicated driver was a student at James Madison University.  Two others lost their lives in the crash.  The group had attended two parties prior to the accident. Accident- drinking associated
  Matthew Hurlbutt, 22, April 4, 2010, California Polytechnic How and why? Matthew lost his life when stuck by a pick-up truck while walking on the highway.   Matthew had what was described as high levels of marijuana and cocaine in his blood as well as alcohol. Accident- drinking associated
  Robert M. Hurt, 21, March 9, 2008, Bradley University How and why? 21-year-old Bradley University student Robert Hurt died after police say his friend 19-year-old Brandon Gish pushed him into the street when the two were playing around.  Police say the accident was alcohol related.  Hurt's preliminary blood-alcohol content was 0.197 percent. Accident- drinking associated
  Abigail Isabela, October 20, 2005, University of California-Santa Barbara How and why? Abigail Isabela was not wearing a seatbelt when she was ejected from the car, driven by 19-year-old Santa Barbara City College student who was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and felony vehicular manslaughte. Three other passengers in the car were also transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for observation and treatment. Accident associated with drinking
College's page William Jacobson, 19, April 28, 2008, Ithaca College How and why? William was last seen between 3:30–4:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the backyard of a home  in the City of Ithaca. William had attended a party at that address and was last seen walking  back to his room in on campus.  New York State Police divers found William's body in a pond less than a 10th of a mile from the college's public safety building. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Bradley Jameson, 18, September 15, 2007, University of Mississippi How and why? Bradley fell from a tree while retrieving a football outside a fraternity house at 345AM.  Test showed his blood/alcohol level to be twice the legal limit for driving. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Amanda Jax,  October 30, 2007, Minnesota State University, Mankato How and why? Amanda, a former student, returned to Mankato to celebrate her 21st birthday with friends with whom she had attended college. Amanda was taken to a friend's off-campus apartment after becoming intoxicated. When the friends woke up in the morning, they found Jacks unresponsive and called 911. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Derek Kyle Jensen, 23, October 27, 2007, University of Nevada, Reno How and why? Police said Taukitoku, Manu and two teen relatives crashed a party at a Heatheridge Lane home rented by UNR students. Authorities said the shootings stemmed from Taukitoku bumping into UNR basketball player Tyrone Hanson on the dance floor, resulting in their beating of Hanson.  "Then, shots rang out, and three boys were dead."  Drinking associated assault 
University's page  Jamail Johnson, 25, February 6, 2011, Youngstown State University  How and why? Jamail was shot and killed and 11 others were wounded when two men reportedly opened fire on an Omega Psi Phi fraternity party. Assault associated with drinking
University's page Kyle Joswiak, 22, March 17, 2010, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire How and why? Kyle lost his life after falling from an elevated walkway onto a parking lot.  Kyle had a blood-alcohol level of 0.257 percent at the time of activities prior to his fall. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Tyler Jacob Karolczyk, 19, November 12, 2011, Clemson University How and why? Tyler lost his life after drinking at a Friday night party in his off-campus apartment.  His blood alcohol level was .267. Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Jafar B. Karzoun, 20, May 1, 2010, University of Connecticut How and why? Jafar died a week after being stuck by an intoxicated nonstudent who was attending UCONN’s annual Spring Weekend.   This event has developed over the years to where more restrictions and oversight were placed on the events during the past several years, however, both students and area youth continue to regard the event as a time for unrestricted partying.  Many arrests and injuries occur, however, Jafar unfortunately paid the ultimate price. Assault associated with drinking
  Jason Keiran, 20, September 17, 2010, Florida State University How and why? Thinking that the safety was engaged, Jason accidentally shot himself in the head while playing with handgun.  Jason’s parents learned that the incident occurred after 30 hours of partying. Jason had ingested at least three cans of Four Loko, and that the drink caused him to become "manic and erratic." Accident- drinking associated
  Meredith Kenneff, 20,  March 12, 2005, Duquesne University                          How and why? Sorority member collapsed at an off-campus party.  She apparently was drinking for much of he day. Alcohol Poisoning
  Christopher Kernich, 23, November 21, 2009, Kent State University How and why? Christopher lost his life in an “unprovoked” attack by three Akron students who were attending a fraternity party in Kent that night. The confrontation occurred after the three left the party and almost hit Christopher’s group with their car.  Alcohol surely fueled the confrontation.  The attackers spent the night and the morning prior to the attack drinking 100-proof vodka and beer while partying in Kent according to testimony.  Violence- drinking associated
University's page Babur Z. Khalique, September 19, 2009, Boston University How and why? Babur fell from a third floor apartment balcony after drinking alcohol through the day and evening. Accident- drinking associated
  Warren Kimber IV, 20, January 31, 2009, Hobart and William Smith College How and why? Warren lived on campus, but he was found dead at the residence of a friend. Authorities said several lacrosse players were at a party at the house the night before Kimber was found. Neighbors of the house where Kimber was found said there had been a party the night before. Accident associated with drinking
University's page Khalil King, 19, August 27, 2010, Cornell University How and why? Khalil lost his life when he fell over 200 feet into Fall Creek Gorge in the early morning hours after a night of partying.   A friend was quoted: “[King] was a heavy cannabis smoker and would binge drink with the rest of us on the weekends and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that this was a tragic accident likely caused by those substances.” Accident- drinking associated
  Noah Krom, 22, June 6, 2009, University of California Santa Barbara How and why? A week prior to graduating, Noah and friends celebrated by drinking heavily in downtown Santa Barbara.  After exiting a cab bringing him home, Noah hopped a fence without realizing that the other side was a cliff.  Noah’s blood alcohol level was .257 at the time. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Pravesh Kumar, May 6, 2007, Texas A&M How and why? Two students found in the apartment  complex's swimming pool. Kingsville police have not determined the cause of their deaths, but police Chief Ricardo Torres said Sunday the deaths appeared to be accidental and that evidence indicated both men had been consuming alcohol Accident while intoxicated
University's page Patrick Kycia, September 23, 2005, Minnesota State University-Moorhead    How and why? Patrick Kycia was found dead five days after a fraternity party.  HIs body was found five days later in the Red River where he drowned.  Test showed a blood/alcohol level of  .17.  Six were arrested for supplying alcohol to minors  Accident while intoxicated
  Jonathan Lacina, 21, January, 22, 2010, Iowa State University How and why? Jonathan was last seen leaving a friend’s apartment at 9:30 one evening after attending a party where alcohol was served.  He remained missing until mid-April when his body was found in an abandoned campus farm building.   Accident- drinking associated
  Kelly Laughery, 20, December 3, 2005, Iowa State University                       How and why? A fellow ISU student who was driving drunk hit her and drove away. Accident associated with campus drinking
  Cara Lee, February 28, 2010, Orange Coast College How and why? Cara lost her life on Valentine’s Day when another student driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.17 slammed into the car in which she was riding. The intoxicated driver has been charged with second degree murder in the accident. Accident- drinking associated
  Madison Minor Lewis, 19, December 8, 2011, Southern Union Community College How and why? Madison lost his life in a automobile crash.   The 19 year-old student driver was charged with driving under the influence. Accident associated with drinking
University's page James Liegl, July 5, 2007, UW-Eau Claire How and why? James died when struck by a train just after crashing is car into a cement barrier near the tracks.  James  blood alcohol level was .274 at time of the accident. Accident- drinking associated
  Alan Sun-Long Lin, February 5, 2011, UC Riverside How and why? Alan disappeared after leaving a Bar and Grill about 1 a.m.  He was found floating in Newport Harbor eight days later. Test showed Alan’s blood alcohol content ranged from .16% to .19%. Accident- drinking associated
  Griffen James Lollis, May 15, 2007, Lander University How and why? Four people were charged with assault after authorities said they wrote sexually explicit statements on Griffen who passed out at a party and later died in a drunken driving crash.  Accident- drinking associated
University's page Yeardley Love, May 3, 2010, University of Virginia How and why? Yeardley lost her life after being assaulted by a male student while apparently rejecting advances to continue a prior relationship.   The assailant had a history of violence associated with excessive use of alcohol.   Widely this widely publicized tragedy, the University and area and national media scrutinized the often deadly consequences of acquiescing to the excessive use of alcohol on many college campuses.    Assault associated with drinking
  Samantha Loy, 18, February 1, 2009, Mesa State How and why? Samantha died when her car rolled over while likely texting.  She had recently been pulled over suspected of DUI, but was allowed to continue.  The extent of alcohol impairment is still to be determined.  Accident associated with drinking
University's page Devin Lurain, 19, October 26, 2007, Florida Gulf Coast University How and why? Devin, a first-year student majoring in pre-management, was found dead in his dorm room early Friday afternoon by his roommate. He died accidentally from "acute ethanol and oxycodone toxicity," essentially partying too hard the previous night with friends. He had a blood alcohol content of 0.376, and also had traces of marijuana in his system.  Alcohol Poisoning
University's page Dylan Lyford, 19, February 14, 2009, University of Maine How and why? Dylan attended a party at a residence that started Saturday night and carried over into Sunday morning, where police confirmed that he was drinking.  Between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Lyford was found at the bottom of a flight of stairs leading into the base-ment and was brought back upstairs to the apartment. Dylan Lyford died of serious bleeding from a skull fracture. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Kevin MacDonald, 21, June 14, 2008, University of Washington How and why? Kevin tumbled from his third-floor fraternity bedroom last month and sustained fatal head injuries.  An officer concluded that MacDonald, a junior at the University of Washington, had been out drinking and could easily have slipped and fallen while climbing the ladder to his top bunk at Alpha Sigma Phi just before 4:30 a.m. Accident- drinking associated
University's Page Craig Macfie, 24, November 19, 2011, University of Oregon How and why? Craig lost his life when struck by a car driven by an intoxicated UO student.  Craig was a championship level skier from Scotland attending UO. Accident- drinking associated
  Timothy MacLeod, September 13, 2008, Roger Williams University How and why? Timothy died when he was thrown from a car driven by his friend after he lost control of his car while traveling north over the Mt. Hope Bridge at about 11:30 p.m.  Police said the friend was driving drunk when he lost control of his Subaru, slammed into the walls on either side of the bridge and collided with an oncoming car. Accident- drinking associated
University's page Vijay Mahadevan, May 6, 2007, Texas A&M How and why? Two students found in the apartment complex's swimming pool. Kingsville police have not determined the cause of their deaths, but police Chief Ricardo Torres said Sunday the deaths appeared to be accidental and that evidence indicated both men had been consuming alcohol Accident while intoxicated
  Ryan Maher, January 15, 2009, St. Thomas Aquinas College How and why? Ryan died in an automobile accident after drinking in a bar with his friend. Accident associated with drinking