LYNCHBURG (WSLS 10) - A Liberty University student died after a hiking accident on Sunday evening.
Jonathan Veldhuyzen, 20, died while hiking near the Falling Water Cascades.
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The Bedford Fire Department responded to the cascades at about 6:36 p.m. for an unresponsive subject.
Veldhuyzen, was also a member of Reformed University Fellowship at Liberty.
Liberty University sent WSLS this statement:
Liberty University has learned that one of its students, 20-year-old Jonathan Veldhuyzen, a senior, died after a hiking accident on Sunday, May 8.
The university offers its condolences to those affected by this tragedy. Liberty's community is lifting Jonathan's family and friends in prayer through this difficult time. LU Shepherds and Student Leadership are offering their support to the Liberty community, and Student Counseling Services are being made available to those in need."