A 20-year-old man suffered a fatal fall off a deck near the University of Delaware early Sunday morning, Newark Police said.
Police said the victim, whose name has not been released, was socializing with friends on East Park Place near College Avenue about 5 a.m. when he fell off a back deck and struck his head. The victim was not a student at the University of Delaware, though the fall happened adjacent to the campus, police said.
The young man was taken to Christiana Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police said they do not suspect foul play, but are investigating the fatal fall and asked that anyone with additional information about it contact Det. Michael Watson at 302-366-7100 ext. 3132 or email Michael.Watson@cj.state.de.us.
