Please Make Safe Choices

From The Stylus, the student newspaper at SUNY Brockport

Brockport student in critical condition after fall

By Amanda Seef
EXECUTIVE EDITOR


Brockport police are investigating an accident that seriously injured an 18 year old freshman, which occurred Friday, Sept. 5 at 2:12 a.m. Bryan C. Parslow fell from a second story window at 172 Main St., commonly known as The Roxbury. Parslow sustained serious neck and back injuries and possible paralysis.

Police were called to the rooming house, which is currently occupied by The Sammies, an off-campus group modeled after Sigma Alpha Mu, a national fraternity. Parslow fell from a second-story bathroom double-hung, single pane window, approximately 20-feet high. Witnesses say Parslow was vomiting out the window.

When police arrived, Parslow was on the ground outside The Roxbury. According to witnesses, Parslow was conscious after the fall, and received first-aid at the scene before help arrived.

“Unfortunately, this individual sustained serious injuries to the neck and back,” Brockport Police Chief Daniel Varrenti said. Parslow was transported to Strong Hospital via Monroe Ambulance. The victim is in serious condition and has been placed in a medical coma, which he awoke from Monday, Sept. 8.

“He’s not in good shape,” Varrenti said.

Though the events of the night remain unclear to police and investigators, it appears as if there was a large party with upwards of 70 people in attendance.

“There was a considerable amount of alcohol being consumed and served,” Varrenti said.

No charges have been filed though it is expected that the supplier of the alcohol will be charged for serving a minor.


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