College Student Dies After Collapsing at Frat Party — and Police Are Investigating Why

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Investigators are looking into the death of a 20-year-old college student who suddenly collapsed during a fraternity party last week and died.

Caroline Smith, who was studying history and communications at Furman University in South Carolina, was seen drinking alcohol at the party on Hilton Head Island the evening of April 5.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, detectives are still trying to determine what led to her death.

A memorial service honoring Smith — who was from Sandy Springs, Georgia — is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Daniel Memorial Chapel on Furman’s campus grounds.

While an autopsy has been performed on her body, the results have not yet been made public.

Smith fell as she was speaking with her boyfriend.

The boyfriend called out for someone to call 911 and started performing CPR on Smith.

She did not respond to the CPR, and was pronounced dead moments after paramedics arrived.

Police spoke with several party guests, including Smith’s older brother, Ryan, who also attends Furman.

He said the two were in town for an event and had been drinking but did not use any illicit drugs.

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Smith was a member of Kappa Delta sorority.

Her obituarydescribes her as an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

source: people.com