MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has confirmed the death of 22-year-old Colton Hodge.
Hodge fell from a balcony at a Forrest Avenue apartment Wednesday afternoon.
He was rushed to Ruby Memorial Hospital for emergency surgery, and he remained in critical condition into Friday.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Colton Hodge, 22, of Falls Church, Virginia. Colton was a third-year student majoring in exercise physiology. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Colton’s family and friends,” said Corey Farris, associate vice president and dean of students.
Counseling services will be provided through the Carruth Center.
A bell-ringing service will be held in his honor at a later date.