Man identified in apparent fall at Ohio State construction site

Update: The body discovered at a construction side on Ohio State University’s campus has been identified.

Fox8 reports foul play is not suspected in the death of Corey Ray Bias, 20, of Johnstown. He was a third-year political science major.

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A call came in on Friday morning about a man appearing to be on some scaffolding about five or six stories up and then falling off.

Columbus fire crews arrived at the site near Neil and West 11th avenues around 6:30am, but Fox8 reports it appeared he had been on the ground for some time and was not breathing.

Both Ohio State and Bias’ high school in the Johnstown-Monroe Local Schools are making counselors available for students.

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01/17/2020: A body was discovered at a construction site on Ohio State University’s campus Friday morning.

The Columbus Dispatch reports Ohio State University Police were first called the area of Neil Avenue and 11th Avenue near the dorm Mack Hall around 6:30am.

The university said there is no ongoing threat.

No additional details were released as the investigation continues.

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