# Cal State Fullerton freshman dies after fraternity party

> Anthony Blas, 18, was dropped at an ER after an unaffiliated fraternity event where alcohol was a factor.
- Title: Cal State Fullerton freshman dies after fraternity party
- Summary: Anthony Blas, 18, was dropped at an ER after an unaffiliated fraternity event where alcohol was a factor. An 18-year-old Cal State Fullerton student died…
- Keywords: anthony blas, cal state fullerton, csuf, fraternity, alcohol poisoning, fullerton police department, st. jude medical center, los altos high school, college death, hazing, news, entertainment
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/california-college-student-18-dumped-at-hospital-following-fraternity-event-dies
- Published: 2026-09-16T00:12:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anthony blas, cal state fullerton, csuf, fraternity, alcohol poisoning, fullerton police department, st. jude medical center, los altos high school, college death, hazing, news, entertainment
## Student dies after fraternity event
Anthony Joseph Blas, 18, was dropped at St. Jude Medical Center's ER shortly after midnight Saturday and pronounced dead at the scene.
## Alcohol eyed as contributing factor
Fullerton police determined Blas had been at an unaffiliated fraternity event. Alcohol consumption appears to have contributed to his death.

> alcohol consumption appears to have been a contributing factor in the male's death.
## No hazing or foul play
Police said hazing was not a factor and there is no evidence of foul play. The investigation is ongoing.
## Just started his college journey
Blas had only recently begun at Cal State Fullerton. Los Altos High School celebrated his graduation in May.
## Accepted to 18 colleges
The high school senior had been accepted to 18 universities including Michigan State, University of Oregon, and Arizona State before choosing CSUF.
## Key takeaway

An 18-year-old Cal State Fullerton student died after attending a fraternity event where alcohol consumption was a contributing factor.