Furman U Student Caroline Smith ID’d As Victim In Hilton Head Fatal Event Incident

GREENVILLE, SC. (THECOUNT) — Caroline Smith has been identified as the Furman University student who died while attending at off-campus event in Hilton Head, school officials say.

Smith, a sophomore, passed away early Saturday morning while attending an off-campus event, President Elizabeth Davis announced.

The details of the fatal incident were not disclosed by officials.

According to a Facebook post on the university’s page, Smith was a history and communication studies major.

Davis said Smith was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority, and her brother is a member of the Paladin family as well, reports Fox Carolina.

“The university extends its most heartfelt condolences to Caroline’s family and her friends. I hope all of you will do the same during this time of profound sorrow,” Davis said.

Two memorials for Caroline will take place: One at Furman, the other in Atlanta, where she is from. Those details will be released at a later time. 

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Geo quick facts: Hilton Head Island is part of the Lowcountry region in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It’s known for Atlantic Ocean beaches and golf courses. The Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum marks the southwest tip. The Coastal Discovery Museum features heritage buildings, trees and themed gardens. Between the island and mainland, the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge salt marsh hosts deer, alligators and birds – wikipedia.