A man fell from the Ohio Union south garage around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. He was transported to the Wexner Medical Center in critical condition and died later that night.
A university spokesman identified the man as Daniel Birdsall, who majored in criminology and criminal justice.
“We are deeply saddened to share that the student who fell from the Ohio Union South Garage on Thursday has died. On behalf of the entire Ohio State community, our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Daniel Birdsall,” a university statement said.
Ohio State’s Counseling and Consultation Service is located on the 4th floor of the Younkin Success Center on Neil Avenue. An additional location is at Lincoln Tower room 1030 on Cannon Drive. The service can be reached at 614-292-5766.
A crisis text line can be reached any day at any hour at 741741. Text “home” to the number for immediate assistance.
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