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New York Times
31-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
Dodgers install protective netting under spot where concrete chunk fell on fan
LOS ANGELES — Protective netting had been installed Saturday morning where a fan said he was hit with a falling chunk of concrete during a Friday night game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. The netting covered an approximately two-foot section that comprises the top deck at the stadium. The concrete underneath was craggy and displayed cracks. The incident happened in Section 10 reserve, an area approximately between home plate and first base. Advertisement Dodger Stadium is 63 years old. 'We are aware of the report. We cannot say anything more until we have all of the information, which we are currently gathering,' the team said in a statement Friday night. It hadn't immediately responded to a new request for comment Saturday morning. A Yankees fan said he was hit with a piece of falling concrete while sitting in his seat at Dodger Stadium tonight. The concrete hit him in the back and he was still in some pain after getting medical attention. READ: — Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) May 31, 2025 The fan — Ricardo Aquino from Mexico City — told The Athletic a hunk of concrete hit him in the back while he was sitting in his seat. Aquino said he was in some pain, but that the concrete hadn't caused bleeding. Several fans in the area said they also saw the concrete fall and hit him. After the incident, he was visited by security and a police officer, who took the concrete piece with him. Then medical personnel visited with Aquino, who later returned to his seat with an ice pack and stayed for the rest of the game. No other fans reported injuries. Lewis Loy of Wilmington, Calif., told The Athletic he watched the concrete fall and hit Aquino. 'Me personally, to see some rocks fall like that,' Loy said, 'I would be clearing out this whole area. How do you know it's not going to fall anymore? … It could have hit a kid.' In April 1998, a concrete beam fell in Yankee Stadium, forcing the team to cancel two games and play another at Shea Stadium. No fans were in the stands at the time, and nobody was injured. ( Top photo: Brendan Kuty / The Athletic)
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Pirates fan who fell from PNC Park stands is recovering "ahead of schedule," doctors and family say
Family members of Kavan Markwood, the Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from his seat in right field onto the warning track at PNC Park last week, and Allegheny General Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Al Philp have shared an update about Markwood's ongoing recovery. Dr. Philp noted that Markwood sustained injuries to several parts of his body, including his skull, brain, spine, both sides of his ribs, and his lungs. Despite the injuries, Dr. Philp noted that Markwood has continued to progress positively in his recovery. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: A fan is carted off the field after falling from the stands during the seventh inning of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe Sargent / Getty Images "I'm happy to say that he's progressed really, really well. He's at a point now where he's off the breathing machine, he's out of the intensive care unit, and he's preparing to move to the next step, which will be physical therapy rehab," Dr. Philp said. "Seeing him recover so quickly has really been gratifying, frankly, ahead of schedule from what we would have anticipated given the real severity of his injuries." While Markwood will require differing therapies to rehabilitate his injuries, Dr. Philp noted that cognitive rehab, because of the brain injuries, will be one of the most critical aspects of his recovery. Markwood can talk, walk, and perform simple tasks, like using the restroom, but Dr. Philp said pain is still obviously evident. "It's painful, even in a young, healthy person; it's going to take a while to heal," Dr. Philp noted. "He's able to talk to us and, as I've said, has made really remarkable progress." Doctors believe the rehabilitation process should begin "soon." "As quickly as you can move [someone with critical injuries], they start to benefit immediately." "He's a good person" Taryn Markwood, Kavan's sister, and her aunt Julie spoke on behalf of the family. Markwood's sister expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support in the wake of the incident, thanking the first responders, other medical professionals, and community members who have directly assisted or sent well wishes to the family. "We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has kept Kavan in their thoughts and prayers," Taryn said. "Kavan has always been full of surprises, and we are thrilled to see him making excellent progress every day. He continues to demonstrate his incredible strength." Taryn emphasized that she didn't want Kavan to be judged by others based on the actions in the video. "He's a good person, and for people to judge him from an accident is messed up." Kavan's aunt, Julie, said family members have expressed a desire for privacy as Markwood continues the rehabilitation process. Family members will continue to provide updates when available. "Kavan is just the epitome of strength. We are so grateful for everything, and as Tayrn said, these things, the offerings of support and financial assistance, is really going to help support some things," Juile said. Investigation into the fall continues While the exact cause of Markwood's accident remains unclear, there has been discussion that the 20-year-old may have been intoxicated and celebrating an RBI double from Andrew McCutchen when he fell. However, according to a Pirates spokesperson, Markwood showed no signs of intoxication at the time of the fall. The spokesperson went on to say that Markwood was in a group of four people; it was determined by looking into credit card receipts that one of the people in his group purchased alcoholic drinks legally four times. The Pirates believe that Markwood drank two beers throughout the game. While one fan said Markwood appeared intoxicated, others said he was conversing naturally and did not exhibit any boisterous behavior. One fan told the club that Markwood stood up, excited about the play, and toppled over the wall. The Pirates say they do not believe Markwood showed any intoxicated behavior entering the park. The club prohibited two fans from entering Tuesday night for being drunk, but Markwood was not one of them. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is investigating the fall. and contributed to this report.
