University of Notre Dame mourns death of sophomore student

ELKHART, Ind. - Notre Dame sophomore Spencer Vermeule from Cambridge, Mass., passed away Saturday after being involved in a car crash in Elkhart County.

University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., joined with the campus community in mourning the passing of Vermeule.

“We are deeply saddened by Spencer’s tragic death. On behalf of the entire Notre Dame community, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Vermeule family, and offer prayers of comfort and peace to Spencer’s family, friends and all who knew and loved him," said Father Jenkins.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash.

Notre Dame officials say the University Counseling Center and Campus Ministry are both available to offer their support to students and others within the Notre Dame community.

Officials added, arrangements for the campus community to come together and commemorate Spencer’s life are being made and will be shared as details are finalized.