OSU Reveals Identity of Student Found Deceased at Ohio Stadium, Rules Out Foul Play

Fatal Incident at Ohio Stadium: Student from Connecticut Found Deceased

Ohio State University Identifies Deceased Student

On Friday, September 26, 2025, Ohio State University confirmed the death of a student at Ohio Stadium. The university spokesperson, Ben Johnson, reported that the deceased was William Meyers, a 19-year-old from Fairfield, Connecticut. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time,” Johnson stated, emphasizing the availability of Counseling and Consultation Services for students needing support, accessible by calling 614-292-5766.

No Foul Play Suspected in Ohio Stadium Incident

While the cause of Meyers’ death remains undisclosed, Johnson assured that foul play is not suspected and there is no threat to community safety. The incident prompted significant response from first responders, including the presence of the coroner on the northeast side of the stadium, near the intersection of Woody Hayes Drive and Tuttle Park Place.

Response and Investigation at the Scene

Columbus Fire Department and Ohio State University police officers were on the scene, managing the area with several cruisers and directing pedestrians away from the investigation zone. Columbus Fire reported receiving the initial emergency call at 9:56 a.m. Investigators began dismantling the perimeter in the parking lot shortly after noon, though caution tape remained around the immediate area as of mid-September 26.

Reflecting on Previous Tragedy at Ohio Stadium

This incident comes over a year after a tragic event in which a woman died from a fall during the university’s spring commencement ceremony. That case was later investigated by police and deemed an “apparent suicide.”

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