Haitian college student who lost temporary protected status dies after walking into traffic

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 895

Last Updated: 7 hours, 18 minutes ago

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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

A 20-year-old Haitian college student died in an apparent suicide Monday, which his father said came after the student was forced to wear an ankle monitor by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Pierre Damas Bel, a Wright State University student, reportedly walked in front of a semi-truck on Interstate 70 …

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