Befall (verb)

1. To happen to : occur.
2. To happen to (someone or something) as a consequence.

Origin:

Middle english befalle, from old english befeallan, from be- + feallan to fall.

Examples:

1. It was an unfortunate accident that befell him.
2. It is a common fate that befalls many young people.
3. He was not prepared for the disasters that befell him.
4. It befell that they were caught in the storm.
5. It befell that the company went bankrupt.