Sophomore Joseph Tutaj died in Los Angeles after being hospitalized...

Sophomore Joseph Tutaj died in Los Angeles after being hospitalized with a high fever. Credit: News 12 Long Island

A Seaford High School student died Tuesday in Los Angeles, California.

Sophomore Joseph Tutaj, 15, was in Los Angeles with the school's marching band for a performance. He died after being hospitalized with a high fever, a family member said.

Officials say Tutaj's illness was not contagious.
 

Suffolk air quality … Amityville school to remain open … FeedMe: Pizzeria Undici Credit: Newsday

Updated 30 minutes ago Year-round tick season for LI ... Commack housing development ... Bethpage Air Show ... Isles game 3

Suffolk air quality … Amityville school to remain open … FeedMe: Pizzeria Undici Credit: Newsday

Updated 30 minutes ago Year-round tick season for LI ... Commack housing development ... Bethpage Air Show ... Isles game 3

Newsday LogoSUBSCRIBEUnlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 5 months
ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME