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A student fell from the Math and Science Building, according to the Riverside Community College District.

The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on Oct. 23. However, students were not notified until 11:54 a.m. when an RCCD Urgent Alert was sent out. 

The message states, “Student fell from the RCC Math & Science building & was transported to hospital.” The message then provided resources for students affected. “Counseling available via Health Services. More info to follow.”

Professors were told that the incident was a result of a student undergoing an epileptic episode which was later confirmed by police and other faculty members. The student was reported to have fallen from the third floor of the building and was immediately transported to the hospital. 

RCCD public information officer Chris Clarke provided information on the status of the student. “I understand that he has some broken bones and has some internal bleeding, but he is in surgery right now,” Clarke said. 

Officers arrived at the scene within two minutes and medical assistance five minutes later. The student was responsive and communicative at the scene and was then transported to Riverside Community Hospital. 

Annette Moten, the aunt of the student involved in the accident confirmed with Viewpoints on Oct. 25 that he “had multiple broken bones as well as lung and kidney internal bleeding,” she said. “He is stable but not breathing on his own, still on life support.” 

“Our campus community has been deeply affected by this unfortunate event” RCC posted a message to Instagram, “Our thoughts are with everyone impacted, including those directly involved, their families, and anyone experiencing emotional distress.”

Due to HIPAA concerns, Clarke was not able to disclose personal information. 

After incidents like this there are debriefings as there were this morning and discussions with “student, faculty, and leadership to see what could have been done better,” he said. “I think they are planning to do more as those things come up. We are going to be listening to the input that we get from our constituencies and make adjustments, so we do better next time.”