Bay Area Student Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On Campus

PALO ALTO, CA — A Stanford student died Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric bike on campus, according to the university.

Aradshar Chaddar, a sophomore at Stanford, was riding his bike when a vehicle hit him near the intersection of Palm Drive and Arboretum Road, according to CHP and an announcement by Michele Rasmussen, Stanford vice provost for student affairs.

"We hold Aradshar’s friends, residential community, professors, and loved ones in our thoughts as they process this very sad news," Rasmussen said.

CHP is investigating the incident, Rasmussen said.

Chaddar was born in Maryland and went to Stanford in the fall of 2023 from Pakistan, the university stated. Chaddar was a member in Alpha Kappa Psi and the Pre-Law Society, the current president of the Stanford Democrats and contributed to the Stanford Daily, the university stated.

"His family has been notified and we will be doing everything possible to support them in the days and weeks ahead," Rasmussen said. "Learning of the loss of a fellow student is difficult. Please know that if you need support, there are people on campus ready to help."