Essex: Student Dies After Fall

12 December 2013, 12:12 | Updated: 12 December 2013, 12:15

A student from Essex has died after falling "from a height" at the University of Derby.

19 year-old Christopher Bergeron was discovered by security staff at the Kedleston Road campus at the university at around 4pm yesterday. 

His family have been told. Derbyshire Police say they are not treating his death as suspicious. 

A spokesperson for the University of Derby said: "The University is deeply saddened to learn of the death of the student found injured following a fall from height at our Kedleston Road site yesterday. 

"We are working with Derbyshire police to provide all the assistance we can to their enquiries in order to understand what has happened. 

"Our thoughts are very much with the family, friends and those close to the young man who has died. We are offering, and providing, support to all those in our University community who are affected by this tragic incident." 

A University of Derby spokesman said: "The University of Derby is devastated by the loss of one of our students, 19-year-old Christopher Bergeron. We continue to work with Derbyshire police to provide all the assistance we can to their enquiries in order to fully understand what has happened. 

"Chris was a second year undergraduate studying for a BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming degree. He was a hard-working and dedicated student who showed great enthusiasm and attitude towards his studies. 

"Despite only being on the course for just over a year, his grades were indicative of his passion for game development; proving to be one of our brightest and best. 

"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends as they come to terms with this tragic event. We will continue to offer and provide support to anyone within our University community who feels that they need it."