The death of 18-year-old Anthony Joseph Blas, a student at California State University, Fullerton, is still under investigation after he died following a fraternity gathering. According to local law enforcement, hazing does not appear to have played a role in his death. Fullerton police are seeking public assistance as they continue to look into the incident. Blas is believed to have died from suspected alcohol poisoning after attending an "unaffiliated" fraternity event near the intersection of Associated Road and Milton Avenue. Emergency services were called after the unconscious teenager was brought to the emergency room of St. Jude Medical Center shortly after midnight on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Detectives said alcohol consumption likely contributed to his death, though the official cause of death is still pending and may take several weeks to determine. Authorities have not ruled out foul play, but they do not suspect any criminal involvement. Fullerton police Sergeant Ryan O'Neil did not specify who brought Blas to the hospital or whether the person responsible has been questioned by officers.
This tragedy is the second to affect the Cal State Fullerton community in less than a year. Earlier, 19-year-old soccer player Lauren Turner, a defensive midfielder for the Titans women's soccer team, died after a severe accident. Turner was struck by a box truck while riding an e-scooter off campus on September 27, along with her teammate Ashlyn Gwynn. Both women sustained life-threatening injuries and were found in the street by officers. Turner suffered severe head trauma and spent nearly six weeks in the intensive care unit before passing away on November 7. Tributes have poured in for Turner, who was remembered as a charismatic and loving teammate. Her impact on the soccer program was described as "immeasurable" in a formal statement from the team. They said, "Lauren was the funniest, most charismatic, and loving teammate you could ever ask for. She was the first to celebrate other people's wins. She is the true definition of an amazing person. She always carried herself with compassion, kindness, and happiness. The impact she made on the Titans women's soccer program is immeasurable. She will be dearly missed by everyone but forever remembered by her Titan family. We love you Lauren, our No. 5 Forever."
Anyone with information related to Anthony Blas's death is encouraged to contact Fullerton police Detective Eric Carrillo by calling 714-738-5361 or emailing eric.carillo@fullertonpd.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS. The community is being asked to help provide any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
Cal State Fullerton Student Dies Following Fraternity Gathering; Investigation Ongoing
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