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12 Injured After Tree Falls at Diablo Valley College Graduation

The college has launched an investigation following the incident, which occurred toward the end of the ceremony and saw two attendees hospitalized.

The entrance of Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Bystanders watching the graduation ceremonies at the Pleasant Hill college were hit by a tree and injured on Friday.
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Overview

  • A tree fell near the stadium at Diablo Valley College during the May 2025 graduation ceremony, injuring 12 attendees.
  • The incident occurred at 6:54 p.m. on Friday evening, with two of the injured transported to local hospitals for treatment.
  • Emergency responders, already on-site per event safety protocols, quickly provided care, with additional personnel arriving to assist.
  • College maintenance crews promptly removed the fallen tree, and officials have announced an investigation to determine the cause.
  • Diablo Valley College expressed regret over the disruption and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of students and visitors.