WSU Student Hospitalized After Fraternity House Fall

21-year-old broke wrists and sustained other injuries after falling 30 feet from third-story window

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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A 21-year-old Washington State University student was hospitalized early on January 24th after falling from a third-story window of a fraternity house in Pullman, Washington. Police reported the student had been drinking but was not heavily intoxicated, and was attempting to urinate from the window when he fell approximately 30 feet, sustaining injuries to his wrists, ribs, and hips.

Why it matters

Falls from heights, especially when alcohol is involved, can result in serious injuries and even fatalities. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and education around the dangers of risky behavior, particularly in fraternity house environments where binge drinking is common.

The details

Police received a 911 call around 12:40 a.m. on January 24th reporting the incident at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house on Linden Street. The 21-year-old student broke both his wrists and potentially sustained other injuries to his ribs and hips. He was transported to Pullman Regional Hospital for treatment.

  • The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. on January 24, 2026.
  • The student fell from a third-story window of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house.

The players

Ruben Harris

Pullman Police Commander who responded to the incident and provided details about the fall.

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What they’re saying

“We do want to encourage decisions that are safer for everyone. It is important to note that no one will be in legal trouble for being under the influence if they are reporting a non-driving medical issue.”

— Ruben Harris, Pullman Police Commander (dailyevergreen.com)

What’s next

The police have not indicated any charges will be filed against the student, but the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting safer behavior and providing resources to help prevent similar falls in the future.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for increased safety measures and education around the dangers of risky behavior, particularly in fraternity house environments where binge drinking is common. While no charges will be filed, the student's injuries highlight the potential for serious harm when alcohol is involved in falls from heights.