Tyler Sabapathy, an 18-year-old first-year scholar at Temple College, died Tuesday on account of accidents sustained from falling from a avenue pole whereas celebrating the Eagles’ NFC Championship recreation victory over the Commanders on Sunday, per studies from FOX 29 Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Temple confirmed Sabapathy’s demise in an announcement from president John Fry and vp for scholar affairs Jodi Bailey however didn’t point out a reason behind demise.

Sabapathy, a local of Toronto, Canada, fell on his head Sunday amid celebrations in Middle Metropolis Philadelphia, police confirmed to FOX 29. He was rushed to the hospital and was in vital situation earlier than succumbing to his accidents. Per FOX 29, authorities mentioned Sabapathy climbed a pole close to fifteenth and Market Streets and fell “on his personal.”

In response to Temple, Sabapathy was an “achieved gymnast with greater than 120 medals in provincial, regional and worldwide competitions” and a member of the college’s membership gymnastics crew. He was finding out train and sports activities science in Temple College’s School of Public Well being.

“The lack of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is each tragic and traumatic,” a part of the assertion says. “There aren’t any phrases that may make sense of it, and the whole Temple group mourns his passing. Our hearts exit to Tyler’s household, associates, classmates and all who knew and cherished him.”