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21-05-2025
- Sport
Friend of Pirates fan who fell onto field now faces charges related to accident
The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said. May 21, 2025
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
- Yahoo
Friend charged with providing beer to fan who fell from bleachers at Pirates game: Police
A Pennsylvania man faces charges for allegedly providing alcohol to an underage baseball fan who was critically hurt in a 20-foot fall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh last month. The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said. He reportedly drank two beers inside the stadium, according to a criminal complaint. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, now faces criminal charges for allegedly providing the alcohol, Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday. MORE: Man critically hurt in fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game is identified He has been charged with two counts of selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor, court records show. ABC News has reached out to Kirkwood for comment but has not received a response. Police reviewed receipts and video footage from PNC Park that showed Kirkwood purchased two 24-ounce cans of Miller Lite shortly before 7 p.m. at the April 20 game, according to the complaint. He is then seen on the video walking away from the bar area with Markwood and two women, with both men holding a can, according to the complaint. Over an hour later, Kirkwood is seen walking to the bar area and then walking to the seated area of the ballpark holding two cans of alcohol, according to the complaint. After Markwood fell from the bleachers, 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 complaint states. In interviews with police following the incident, Markwood's girlfriend said the 20-year-old drank two beers inside the park, and Kirkwood allegedly admitted to purchasing the alcohol, according to the complaint. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for June 23. MORE: Man who fell from bleachers at Pirates game takes 1st steps: 'A huge win' Markwood is slowly recovering and took his first steps since the fall earlier this month, according to his girlfriend's mother. "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," his girlfriend's mom, Jennifer Phillips, wrote on his GoFundMe page on May 6. "But he's showing real strength, and we're staying hopeful for a smooth recovery." The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety said the "incident is being treated as accidental." Amy Thompson, who was sitting next to Markwood at the game, told Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE, "As he jumped out of his seat to celebrate, it appeared that he had his hands on the fence in front of us, which I had done several times during the game, as well. I think the momentum from him jumping up in his seat and the way he grabbed the rail just seemed like he catapulted himself over the railing." Friend charged with providing beer to fan who fell from bleachers at Pirates game: Police originally appeared on
20-05-2025
Friend charged with providing beer to fan who fell from bleachers at Pirates game: Police
A Pennsylvania man faces charges for allegedly providing alcohol to an underage baseball fan who was critically hurt in a 20-foot fall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh last month. The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said. He reportedly drank two beers inside the stadium, according to a criminal complaint. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, now faces criminal charges for allegedly providing the alcohol, Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday. He has been charged with two counts of selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor, court records show. ABC News has reached out to Kirkwood for comment but has not received a response. Police reviewed receipts and video footage from PNC Park that showed Kirkwood purchased two 24-ounce cans of Miller Lite shortly before 7 p.m. at the April 20 game, according to the complaint. He is then seen on the video walking away from the bar area with Markwood and two women, with both men holding a can, according to the complaint. Over an hour later, Kirkwood is seen walking to the bar area and then walking to the seated area of the ballpark holding two cans of alcohol, according to the complaint. After Markwood fell from the bleachers, 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 complaint states. In interviews with police following the incident, Markwood's girlfriend said the 20-year-old drank two beers inside the park, and Kirkwood allegedly admitted to purchasing the alcohol, according to the complaint. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for June 23. Markwood is slowly recovering and took his first steps since the fall earlier this month, according to his girlfriend's mother. "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," his girlfriend's mom, Jennifer Phillips, wrote on his GoFundMe page on May 6. "But he's showing real strength, and we're staying hopeful for a smooth recovery." The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety said the "incident is being treated as accidental." Amy Thompson, who was sitting next to Markwood at the game, told Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE, "As he jumped out of his seat to celebrate, it appeared that he had his hands on the fence in front of us, which I had done several times during the game, as well. I think the momentum from him jumping up in his seat and the way he grabbed the rail just seemed like he catapulted himself over the railing."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Friend charged with providing beer to fan who fell from bleachers at Pirates game: Police
A Pennsylvania man faces charges for allegedly providing alcohol to an underage baseball fan who was critically hurt in a 20-foot fall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh last month. The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said. He reportedly drank two beers inside the stadium, according to a criminal complaint. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, now faces criminal charges for allegedly providing the alcohol, Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday. MORE: Man critically hurt in fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game is identified He has been charged with two counts of selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor, court records show. ABC News has reached out to Kirkwood for comment but has not received a response. Police reviewed receipts and video footage from PNC Park that showed Kirkwood purchased two 24-ounce cans of Miller Lite shortly before 7 p.m. at the April 20 game, according to the complaint. He is then seen on the video walking away from the bar area with Markwood and two women, with both men holding a can, according to the complaint. Over an hour later, Kirkwood is seen walking to the bar area and then walking to the seated area of the ballpark holding two cans of alcohol, according to the complaint. After Markwood fell from the bleachers, 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 complaint states. In interviews with police following the incident, Markwood's girlfriend said the 20-year-old drank two beers inside the park, and Kirkwood allegedly admitted to purchasing the alcohol, according to the complaint. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for June 23. MORE: Man who fell from bleachers at Pirates game takes 1st steps: 'A huge win' Markwood is slowly recovering and took his first steps since the fall earlier this month, according to his girlfriend's mother. "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," his girlfriend's mom, Jennifer Phillips, wrote on his GoFundMe page on May 6. "But he's showing real strength, and we're staying hopeful for a smooth recovery." The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety said the "incident is being treated as accidental." Amy Thompson, who was sitting next to Markwood at the game, told Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE, "As he jumped out of his seat to celebrate, it appeared that he had his hands on the fence in front of us, which I had done several times during the game, as well. I think the momentum from him jumping up in his seat and the way he grabbed the rail just seemed like he catapulted himself over the railing." Friend charged with providing beer to fan who fell from bleachers at Pirates game: Police originally appeared on
