US national dies after falling from five-star hotel

Mumbai, March 21: A 40-year-old US national employed with the Northwest Airlines died after falling down from the terrace of a suburban five-star hotel.

The victim, Momsen Crudez, a cabin crew member of Northwest Airlines, was staying at the Renaissance Hotel in suburban Powai.

“Last night, an inebriated Momsen opened the window of the lobby of the hotel and went to the terrace. He then jumped out of the terrace which was over 30 feet above ground,” police officials said.

Momsen was rushed to the nearby Hiranandani hospital.

He, however, succumed to his injuries this afternoon, police said.

A case of accidental death has been registered, police said, adding further investigations are on.

–Agencies