Delta College Accident Update — A minor died Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2026, after becoming trapped underneath a vehicle during a vehicle repair incident in a parking lot at Delta College.
According to a statement released by Delta College staff, the individual was not a Delta College student and had been on campus assisting his girlfriend with repairs to her vehicle.
The incident occurred earlier Tuesday afternoon while work was being carried out on the vehicle. Based on information available to the college, the vehicle was being supported by a jack when the jack collapsed, trapping the individual underneath the car.
Emergency responders were called to the scene and attempted to free the individual from beneath the vehicle. Despite those efforts, he died as a result of the incident.
Following the incident, Delta College notified students and members of the campus community. The college said the notification was intended to make students aware of support resources, particularly for those who may have witnessed the incident, known the individual, or otherwise been affected by what happened.
Delta counselors are available to provide support to students dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy. The college also reminded students that UWILL, a mental-health support service, is available around the clock.
The college statement did not identify the individual by name or provide additional personal details. Information about any official investigation or further circumstances surrounding the incident was also not included in the statement provided.
The death has left members of the Delta College community processing the loss of a young person whose life ended unexpectedly while he was on campus helping someone close to him. Further information may be released by the college or authorities as the incident is reviewed, while those affected are encouraged to make use of the support resources available to them.
