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Student of the University Temple died on Tuesday as a result of an injury, which he suffered after falling from a light pole, celebrating victory in the NFC Eagle Championships at the weekend in Philadelphia.

The incident took place on Sunday evening at the intersection 15. AND Market streets in the city, according to 6ABC and reports NBC10.

Video He shows the teenager at the top of the street pole, then fell on the concrete pavement on his back, hitting the head.

He was taken to hospital with a brain injury, but died two days later.

Temple University identified the student as an 18 -year -old student from the first year at school.

“We write with deep sadness to share the news about the death of a first -year student Tyler Sabapathy. At the weekend Tyler suffered critical injuries and finally died this afternoon – said the University in a statement. “The loss of a promising 18-year-old man, such as Tyler, is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can understand this, and the whole temple community mourns his death. Our hearts go to family, friends, colleagues from the Tythera class and everyone who knew and loved him. “

The school said that Sabapathy came from Toronto in Ontario and studied at the University of Public Health, where he conducted exercises and sports. He was also a member of the Temple’s Club Gymastics Team.

“Tyler showed exceptional ethics of self -discipline and work, spending countless hours a week during training and improving his craft. He was loved by his teammates, friends and coaches here in Philadelphia, “wrote the school spokesman.

There was a lot of violence on Sunday evening The vehicle hit and hurt three pedestrians outside the city center.