21-Year-Old Injured in 30-Foot Fall from WSU Greek Row Building

Pullman police say the incident was an accident after the student slipped on ice while trying to urinate from a third-story window.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 1:50am

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A 21-year-old male student was injured after falling 30 feet from a building on Washington State University's Greek Row in Pullman, Washington. The student told police he had climbed out of a third-story window to urinate and slipped on ice, leading to the accidental fall. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

This is the second fall from a building on WSU's Greek Row since the start of the semester, raising concerns about student safety and potential alcohol-related incidents in the campus Greek life community.

The details

Pullman Police responded to the fall in the 800 Block of Ruby Street on College Hill around 11:30 PM on Friday. Officers found the 21-year-old man lying face down on a deck, conscious and talking. He told police he had climbed out of a third-story window onto the roof to urinate when he slipped on the ice and fell about 30 feet.

  • The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Friday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Pullman Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the incident.

21-year-old male student

The Washington State University student who fell 30 feet from a building on Greek Row.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and oversight in Greek life housing at Washington State University to prevent future accidental falls and injuries.