Woman who died after fall at Ohio State graduation ceremony was mother of student

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

The coroner’s office has identified the woman who died after falling from the stands at a commencement ceremony Sunday at Ohio State University.University officials said one person fell from the stands near the bell tower during the graduation ceremony.First responders got the initial call around 12:30 p.m. Police and emergency crews rushed to the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the person as 53-year-old Larissa Brady. The coroner’s office said she was pronounced dead at 12:25 p.m. by the Columbus Division of Fire at OSU Football Stadium. According to the Associated Press, Brady was a Georgia resident and according to the commencement program, Brady’s daughter was among those graduating.The commencement ceremonies took place at Ohio Stadium. Parts of the stadium were blocked off by first responders. Police said they do not suspect foul play or an accidental fall. The Columbus Dispatch reported the death was being investigated as an apparent suicide, citing coroner documents.The school says they will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident.NOTE: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org

COLUMBUS, Ohio —

The coroner’s office has identified the woman who died after falling from the stands at a commencement ceremony Sunday at Ohio State University.

University officials said one person fell from the stands near the bell tower during the graduation ceremony.

First responders got the initial call around 12:30 p.m. Police and emergency crews rushed to the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead.

The Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the person as 53-year-old Larissa Brady. The coroner’s office said she was pronounced dead at 12:25 p.m. by the Columbus Division of Fire at OSU Football Stadium.

According to the Associated Press, Brady was a Georgia resident and according to the commencement program, Brady’s daughter was among those graduating.

The commencement ceremonies took place at Ohio Stadium. Parts of the stadium were blocked off by first responders.

Police said they do not suspect foul play or an accidental fall. The Columbus Dispatch reported the death was being investigated as an apparent suicide, citing coroner documents.

The school says they will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident.

NOTE: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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