Wheaton College is grieved by the tragic death of freshman Ethan Roser.

At approximately 4:15 p.m. this afternoon, Roser, a 19-year-old freshman transfer student from Cincinnati, Ohio and member of the Wheaton College men's soccer team, was volunteering at a Wheaton College track and field competition, where he was accidentally struck by a hammer during the hammer throw event.

Wheaton College Public Safety and the City of Wheaton paramedics were on the scene immediately, and Ethan was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove where he was pronounced dead. 

"We are deeply grieved, but, because of our faith in Christ, not without hope," said Wheaton College President Philip Ryken. "We ask people to pray for Ethan's family, his friends, and our campus community."