Questions remain: PART 2

"He loved spicy food," Saha mused, remarking that Mehta has been known to dump chili powder on his pizza. Mehta also sought thrills of every kind, from riding "all the scariest rides" on a trip to Great Adventure last year to a sky diving expedition Mehta went on this summer and a bungee jumping trip friends were planning. Mehta's family said Sumit was also a scholar and an athlete. "He has always stood first in his class since his childhood -- his whole school career," his aunt said. In high school, Mehta practiced horse riding five days a week, and was also fond of table tennis, swimming and polo. He is also a member of the University equestrian team. "It always keeps puzzling [us why this would happen] with such a healthy, athletic, talented boy -- a boy who gained success wherever he goes," Mehta's aunt said. Mehta's family and friends still stumble over what tenses to use when describing the comatose victim. Equestrian medals line Mehta's room, which also contains Mehta's large compact disc collection. Saha said Mehta is fond of American music, and last year they went to an INXS concert. The family also mentioned his knowledge of computers -- he "knew how to do everything" -- and cars, which his family said he knew inside and out. Mehta was planning to purchase a Nissan sometime soon and had applied for a permit for a University parking space. The permit arrived during the week following his collapse. Saha said the ordeal has been difficult on him and his roommates. "Once you're in class and you start following the lecture [you begin to forget about it,]" Saha said. "When you start doing your homework, he's in your mind."

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