Temple student dies from injury during Broad st. celebration
Temple student who fell from street pole during NFC championship celebration has died
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A Temple University student has died from his injuries suffered after falling from a light pole as Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrated the team’s Super Bowl berth over the weekend.
Temple University announced the death of first-year student Tyler Sabapathy, 18, who sustained critical injuries over the weekend and died on Tuesday.
“It is with deep sadness that we write to share news of the death of first-year student Tyler Sabapathy. Over the weekend, Tyler sustained critical injuries and ultimately passed away this afternoon,” said John Fry, Temple’s president, and Jodi Bailey, vice president for student affairs, in a statement obtained by ABC News.
“The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing. Our hearts go out to Tyler’s family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved him,” the statement continued.
“He no doubt had a bright future ahead of him, and it is so tragic that we will not be able to see how he would have made his mark on the world,” school administrators said. “As a member of the university’s club gymnastics team, Tyler displayed exceptional self-discipline and work ethic, spending countless hours a week training and honing his craft. He was loved by his teammates, friends and coaches here in Philadelphia.”
For anyone affected by this loss, Temple University if offering resources encourages students, family, and friends of Sabapathy, to seek available support services at Tuttleman Counseling Services, located at 1700 N. Broad St..
For more information on services and hours of operation, call 215-204-7276 or visit the Tuttleman Counseling Services website,
