(UPDATED)
A student fell from the Riverside City College Math and Science Building, according to the Riverside Community College District.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:06 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 said, “Student fell from 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. 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.
“There are counseling services available through the health services on campus,” he said. “When we called health services, they said they are available to take students and help them with counseling.”
The student was announced in stable condition at 5:36 p.m. in an announcement from the RCCD urgent alert system.
No further information is available at this time.
This is a developing story.
Annette Moten • Oct 24, 2024 at 2:42 pm
I thank those who was there to report the incident of my nephew please continue to keep him and the families n prayer and update, get better nephew. Just God is with you and I love you ❤️❤️❤️
Deb • Oct 24, 2024 at 8:13 am
This isn’t the first time something like this has happened at this school
2 people have committed suicide by jumping a few years back , I’m glad he is still alive , Maybe the school needs to be investigated
Annette Moten • Oct 25, 2024 at 9:30 am
Yes that’s what ii said my nephew fighting for his life