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Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members face charges after death of student, 20, at party

Dartmouth is located in Hanover. 

A sorority and two members of a fraternity have been charged, months after an ill-fated party led to the death of a 20-year-old student at Dartmouth.  (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

After the party hosted by Alpha Phi, where alcohol was allegedly provided by Beta Alpha Omega, some of the attendees went for a swim in the Connecticut River, police said, adding most of the partygoers were under 21. 

Jang, whose family said he couldn’t swim, went with the group but was accidentally left behind when it began to rain and others left. 

He was reported missing the next day, and authorities later found his body in the river about 65 feet from shore. 

Dartmouth student Won Jang was found dead in the Connecticut River in New Hampshire July 7. (Won Jang/ LinkedIn)

He had a blood alcohol level of 0.167%, ABC News reported. The legal limit in New Hampshire is 0.08% and 0.02% for people under 21. 

"Dartmouth has long valued the contributions that Greek organizations bring to the student experience, when they are operating within their stated values and standards," Dartmouth said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

"These organizations, as well as all Dartmouth students and community members, have a responsibility to ensure Dartmouth remains a safe, respectful, equitable and inclusive community for students, faculty and staff.

Won Jang's body was located in the Connecticut River near a Dartmouth boathouse about 65 feet from shore. (Google Maps)

"Following the tragic loss of Won Jang during the summer, Dartmouth immediately suspended both Alpha Phi and Beta Alpha Omega, and an internal investigation was initiated. These suspensions remain in effect pending the results of Dartmouth’s internal investigation and conduct process, which is still ongoing."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.