Statement regarding ECU students involved in South Carolina vehicle accident

We are deeply saddened this morning to share news of the loss of members of our East Carolina University family.

On Friday afternoon, four ECU students were involved in a serious vehicle accident in South Carolina.

Two students died and two students were seriously injured in the crash and are in the hospital. All four students are members of ECU’s fraternity and sorority community.

“There are no words to express the amount of sadness we are feeling today,” said Chancellor Cecil Staton. “This is truly devastating news, and we ask that all Pirates come together and join me in holding these students and their families deeply in our hearts and prayers during this unspeakable time.”

The university will share additional information in the coming days as it becomes available.

“The full breadth of our staff and resources will be available to the students, faculty and staff on our campus,” said Dr. Virginia Hardy, vice chancellor for student affairs. “We will have crisis counselors as well as members of the Dean of Students Office, the Division of Student Affairs and ECU’s entire community ready to assist our students through this tragic time.” 

Crisis counseling services will be available all next week to students by visiting the ECU Center for Counseling and Student Development in Umstead Hall. For anyone needing to speak to a counselor this weekend, contact 252-328-6661 and select option “2” to speak with a crisis counselor.   

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