15-Year Old South Windsor High Student Dies

A 15-year-old South Windsor High student died Friday evening after collapsing during a choral exercise at the school, according to police.

Hannah Patrie, 15, was in the school auditorium around 3 p.m. when she reported having difficulty breathing and subsequently suffered an apparent seizure and collapsed, according to Sgt. Scott P. Custer of the South Windsor Police Department.

She lost consciousness at the scene, Custer said.

First responders were unable to revive her on scene and transported her via ambulance to , where she was later pronounced dead, according to Custer.

The cause of death remains unknown, Custer said.

Superintendent of Schools Kate Carter sent an e-mail to students and staff informing them of Patrie's death.

Grief counseling was available at the high school from 8 a.m. to noon., according to Custer. 

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