Body found in downtown Lincoln identified as UNL volleyball student manager

Photo Courtesy: Loyola University Chicago

Authorities say the death of a 22-year-old University of Nebraska-Lincoln student is believed to be accidental. 

Lincoln police and Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded Sunday morning to reports of a body found near a parking garage near 7th and N Street. 

Police identified the body Monday as Dane LeClair. A UNL spokeswoman said LeClair was a graduate student in business and a student worker for athletics. 

College of Business Dean Kathy Farrell said in a tweet, “We are saddened to hear about the death of MBA student Dane Leclair of Pittsford, N.Y. The Nebraska Business community offers our deepest condolences to his family and friends.” 

Police said investigators determined LeClair fell from the fourth story of the parking garage. 

While his death is believed to be accidental, the investigation is ongoing. 

LeClair had previously attended Loyola University Chicago. The school’s website listed him as a member of the men’s volleyball team. He joined Nebraska’s volleyball program as a student manager in 2019. 

Volleyball Coach John Cook issued the following statement Monday morning: 

“The Nebraska volleyball family is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of one of our graduate student managers, Dane Leclair. From the moment Dane joined our program this summer, he made a lasting positive impact on all of us with his big smile and friendly personality. Dane brought a lot of energy to our team, and our players and staff will greatly miss him.”