Storm Kenan death as body of SUNY Oneonta student Tyler Lopresti-Castro, 20, found in subzero temperatures
A COLLEGE student died after being found outside a bus garage exposed to subzero temperatures authorities said.
Tyler Lopresti-Castro was found near the Silas Lane Bus Garage by two city employees, according to the Oneonta Police Department.
Video footage from the garage shows the 20-year-old emerging from a wooded area behind the garage around 2:15am.
“A search of the surrounding area indicates Tyler may have walked off the roadway… climbing through the snow and crossing a drainage creek before emerging on Oneonta City property,” said Police.
The SUNY Oneonta college student was “suffering from extended exposure to extremely cold, subzero temperatures,” said police.
He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police believe there is no foul play involved but have asked anyone with information to contact them.
"We ask that we regard the deceased and his family with the reverence that we ourselves would expect during this incredibly difficult time and refrain from sensationalizing or speculating in regard to the nature of this tragedy," said police in a statement on .
Lopresti-Castro was a junior majoring in professional accounting at SUNY Oneonta. The college released a statement following his passing.
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"The college was informed Thursday evening of the death of a SUNY Oneonta student. This is a very sad time for SUNY Oneonta," said a university spokesperson in a statement.
"Our campus community is mourning the loss of one of our own, and we are focused on providing support to the student’s family and friends. Our hearts go out to them, and we are providing whatever assistance we can to help them during this difficult time."
Grief and counseling services are being made available for students, faculty and staff, the school said.
Storm Kenan is New York's first major snowstorm of the season.
The nor'easter so far has hit major parts of 10 states. By midday Saturday, over 18 inches of snow had fallen on parts of New Jersey's shore and eastern Long Island.
"It's high winds, heavy snow, blizzard conditions - all the elements of a classic nor'easter," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Friday.
Hochul announced that a state of emergency is in effect as of 8pm Friday night.
The Long Island Rail Road shut down overnight, though the MTA announced service should be restored Monday morning ahead of the work week commute.
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