The SUNY Cobleskill community is grappling with profound sorrow following the tragic news that a student from the School of Agriculture & Technology has passed away after a devastating pedestrian–motor vehicle accident that occurred on campus.
The incident, which took place in the evening hours, has left the entire college community heartbroken as students, faculty, and staff process the sudden and unexpected loss of one of their own.
In an official statement, SUNY Cobleskill shared the heartbreaking message:
“We are saddened to inform the campus community that a SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech student has passed away following a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident this evening. Emergency responders and law enforcement were immediately engaged, and the student’s parents have been notified. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Further details will be shared with the campus community when they become available, along with information on support resources.”
The tragedy unfolded swiftly, prompting an immediate response from campus security, local emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement. Despite their efforts, the student succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
The driver involved fully remained at the scene and has been cooperative with investigators as authorities work to determine the sequence of events that led to this heartbreaking loss.
As news of the incident spread across campus, students and faculty were overcome with grief, struggling to comprehend how a normal evening could turn so suddenly into tragedy.
The student, whose identity has not yet been publicly released pending family wishes, was known within the Ag & Tech program as dedicated, hardworking, and deeply engaged in their academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Their passing represents not only a personal loss to the family, but also a loss to the entire Cobleskill community—a community that values connection, collaboration, and care.
In times of shock and sadness, SUNY Cobleskill has emphasized the importance of leaning on available support systems. The college has announced that counseling services, grief resources, and mental health support will be readily accessible to students and faculty.
The institution stressed the importance of coming together during such an emotionally difficult time and encouraged anyone affected by the tragedy to seek help without hesitation.
Candlelight gatherings, peer-support circles, and campus-wide moments of silence are expected to take place in the coming days as the community finds ways to honor the student’s memory. Many students have already begun sharing tributes online, expressing heartbreak, disbelief, and sympathy for the family and loved ones of the young life lost too soon.
