NAU Student Dies Of Alcohol Poisoning After Fraternity Party
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An 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student has died of alcohol poisoning after consuming a large amount of vodka at a fraternity party, according to an autopsy report.
Colin Daniel Martinez was found unresponsive on January 31 and could not be resuscitated. His blood-alcohol level measured 0.425%, more than five times Arizona’s legal limit for driving.
Three leaders of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, all 20 at the time, have been arrested on suspicion of hazing. The Coconino County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to determine whether formal charges are appropriate.
The fraternity chapter has been suspended by NAU, and the national organization later voted to permanently close the Arizona chapter. Authorities say Martinez and other candidates for the fraternity shared alcohol in a dangerous initiation ritual, according to court documents.
Colin Daniel Martinez was found unresponsive on January 31 and could not be resuscitated. His blood-alcohol level measured 0.425%, more than five times Arizona’s legal limit for driving.
Three leaders of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, all 20 at the time, have been arrested on suspicion of hazing. The Coconino County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to determine whether formal charges are appropriate.
The fraternity chapter has been suspended by NAU, and the national organization later voted to permanently close the Arizona chapter. Authorities say Martinez and other candidates for the fraternity shared alcohol in a dangerous initiation ritual, according to court documents.
