November 10, 2025
Ohio State Student’s Cause of Death Ruled Suicide at Stadium
Ohio State University Student William Meyers, 19, Found in Ohio Stadium, Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide William Meyers, a 19-year-old accounting student at Ohio State University, died by suicide after jumping inside the school’s stadium on September 26, 2025, according to an autopsy report released by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office and obtained by PEOPLE. The morning of Friday, September 26, began like many others for the Ohio State community — the stadium empty, the autumn air crisp, and students starting their day. But shortly after 9:50 a.m., a call came in to the Columbus Division of Fire regarding
