A University of California, Berkeley student died after drowning in a pool during a wild off-campus fraternity party — and one person could face charges for allegedly stocking the bash with booze.
The 19-year-old died nearly a week after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition when he was found unresponsive at the two-story Alpha Delta Phi frat house on Prospect Street around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, the Berkeley Police Department announced Wednesday.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the student's family, friends, and the wider campus community," police said in a statement to The Post, without specifying the exact day the teen passed.
"The harm felt by this tragic loss is profound."
Authorities said they arrived at the frat house — the only one reportedly with a pool on Greek Row — where around 300 partygoers packed the alcohol-filled home, far exceeding the 200-person capacity limit and flouting its indoor event permit. The chapter was hit with multiple citations for the violations, police said.
The student was reportedly given CPR and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition until his tragic death.
It's unclear if the unidentified teen was intoxicated before he drowned in the outdoor pool. It's also unclear exactly how he ended up in the pool.
"It is with immense sadness that we have learned from the Berkeley Police Department that a UC Berkeley student has passed away, after a drowning incident that occured on the night of November 14, 2025 at a recognized fraternity located off-campus," UC Berkeley said in a statement.
"We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this student's family and friends."
While police don't suspect foul play, a separate case against a fraternity safety coordinator is being sent to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office to determine whether charges should be filed for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors.
Alpha Delta Phi suspended its UC Berkeley chapter immediately after news of the drowning broke.
"Our hearts go out to the student's family and friends," Steve Ehrfurth, the frat's executive director, said in a statement.
"The individual is not a member of Alpha Delta Phi; however, the fraternity is working closely with the university and local authorities. The fraternity suspended the chapter immediately following the initial reports. As this remains an active investigation, we do not have additional details to provide."
The Alameda County Coroner's Office will determine the official cause and manner of death.
