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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Friend of man who fell over outfield wall during Pirates game at PNC Park charged with buying him alcohol
The friend of the man who fell from the outfield stands at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game last month has been charged with providing him alcohol at the game, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, reportedly told investigators that he bought two beers for his friend, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, during the Pirates' game against the Chicago Cubs last month. Kirkwood is now facing two misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to the Post-Gazette. Markwood jumped up to celebrate a hit during the seventh inning of the April 30 game, and he ended up falling over the outfield railing and down more than 20 feet to the warning track at PNC Park. He remained motionless for several minutes while players and officials realized what had happened. He was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital. Markwood suffered injuries to his skull, spine, lungs, ribs and brain. He has since made 'remarkable progress' and has been moved out of the intensive care unit. He is able to stand, walk and respond to questions, and he has started therapy for his brain injury. Security footage from the stadium, according to the report, showed Kirkwood buying two 24-ounce Miller Lites before the game's first pitch. He was carded when he made the purchase, but footage later showed Kirkwood and Markwood with one beer each after Kirkwood walked away from the kiosk with both of them. About an hour later, per the report, Kirkwood was seen walking back to purchase two more beers. Footage from behind Markwood's seat showed him shirtless and visibly energized right before the incident. At one point, he was reportedly seen taking his shirt off and pouring beer on himself, and he landed with much of his bodyweight on the railing after jumping up to celebrate the hit — which is what prompted him to lose his balance and fall forward. Kirkwood has been charged with minor drinking violations in the past, per the report, first at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2022 and again in 2023 at Slippery Rock University. He pleaded guilty to both sets of charges. Markwood is a former first-team all-conference football player at South Allegheny High School, and he spent time on a pair of Division II rosters.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Man charged for allegedly giving alcohol to 20-year-old Pirates fan before shocking fall from stands
A friend of the 20-year-old Pirates fan who suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park last month has been charged for allegedly buying alcohol for him before the incident, court records show, according to multiple reports. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, allegedly bought two beers for Kavan Markwood during the Pirates-Cubs game on April 30 and now faces two misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to someone under the age of 21, per court records. Markwood, who played college football at Wheeling University in 2023, suffered injuries to his skull, spine, lungs, ribs and brain after falling head-first over the wall — which is 21 feet high to honor Pirates legend Roberto Clemente — while celebrating an Andrew McCutchen double during the seventh inning, as seen in fan-captured videos. 7 Kavan Markwood, 20, suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2025. AP Security footage from inside PNC Park allegedly shows Kirkwood buying two 24-ounce Miller Lites from a kiosk shortly before first pitch, according to the criminal complaint filed by a state police liquor control enforcement officer. One video allegedly shows Kirkwood and Markwood both with a beer in hand, police said in the complaint, which noted the server carded Kirkwood during the purchase. 7 Kavan Markwood, 20, suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2025. WU Cardinals 7 Kavan Markwood, 20, suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2025. AP Other footage shows Kirkwood returning to his seat with two more cans of beer about 50 minutes before Markwood fell onto the right field warning track. 'Two females are seen running down the stairs and looking for Kirkwood. Kirkwood is then seen handing a can to a female who throws it in the trash and jumping over a railing and then jumped on the field to help his friend,' the criminal complaint reportedly reads. The game was temporarily delayed as medical staff and trainers tended to Markwood, who was carted off the field and taken to a hospital in critical condition. Markwood's family started a GoFundMe to raise money to cover his medical expenses and recovery from a broken neck and clavicle. 7 Kavan Markwood, 20, suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2025. CBS News 7 Kavan Markwood, 20, suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2025. CBS News 7 Kavan Markwood, 20, suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2025. Getty Images 'Broken everything,' Markwood said, describing his injuries after the incident. He took his first steps on May 5, his family said. 'It's a slow slow process, but seeing him up and moving was a huge win and definitely lifted everyone's spirits,' the family said. 'He still has a long way to go — he's dealing with a broken neck, clavicle, and back so there are plenty of obstacles ahead. But he's showing real strength, and we're staying hopeful for a smooth recovery. This will also require plenty of rest and following instructions from the great doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital.' 7 Kavan Markwood is a former high school football linebacker. GoFundMe At the time, Allegheny General Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Al Philp said Markwood had progressed well. Markwood was also preparing for physical therapy rehab, which will include cognitive rehab due to the brain injuries.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Friend of man who fell over outfield wall during Pirates game at PNC Park charged with buying him alcohol
The friend of the man who fell from the outfield stands at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game last month has been charged with providing him alcohol at the game, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Ethan Kirkwood, 21, reportedly told investigators that he bought two beers for his friend, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, during the Pirates' game against the Chicago Cubs last month. Kirkwood is now facing two misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to the Post-Gazette. Advertisement Markwood jumped up to celebrate a hit during the seventh inning of the April 30 game, and he ended up falling over the outfield railing and down more than 20 feet to the warning track at PNC Park. He remained motionless for several minutes while players and officials slowly realized what had happened. He was eventually taken off the field by a stretcher and transported to a local hospital. Markwood suffered injuries to his skull, spine, lungs, ribs and brain. He has since made 'remarkable progress,' and has been moved out of the intensive care unit. He is able to stand, walk and respond to questions, and he's started therapy for his brain injury. Security footage from the stadium, according to the report, showed Kirkwood buying two 24-ounce Miller Lites before the game's first pitch. He was carded when he made the purchase, but footage later showed both Kirkwood and Markwood with one beer in their hands each after Kirkwood walked away from the kiosk with both of them. About an hour later, per the report, Kirkwood was seen walking back to purchase two more beers. Footage from behind Markwood's seat showed him shirtless and visibly energized right before the incident, too. At one point, he was reportedly seen taking his shirt off and pouring beer on himself, and he landed with much of his bodyweight on the railing after jumping up to celebrate the hit — which is what prompted him to lose his balance and fall forward. Kirkwood has been charged with minor drinking violations in the past, per the report, first at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2022 and again in 2023 at Slippery Rock University. He pleaded guilty to both sets of charges. Markwood is a former first-team all-conference football player at South Allegheny High School, and he spent time on a pair of Division II rosters.
