A New Jersey community is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old freshman who collapsed and died during gym class Tuesday morning.
According to the Franklin School District, at approximately 9:10 a.m., a 14-year-old male ninth grade student became unresponsive during a physical education class on the field of Franklin High School, located at 500 Elizabeth Avenue in Somerset.
Officials said 911 was called and the physical education staff of the high school immediately began CPR.
The Franklin Township Police Department arrived and the student was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick the student was pronounced dead at approximately 11:15 a.m.
School officials expressed their condolences to the student’s family and reminded staff and students that counseling is available.