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Bay Village Lacrosse Player Dies Following On-Field Head Injury

Dylan Veselic, 16, passed away after being struck by a lacrosse ball during a May 6 game; the community has raised over $36,000 and organized a vigil to honor his memory.

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Overview

  • Dylan Veselic, a sophomore at Bay Village High School, suffered a fatal head injury during a lacrosse game against Olmsted Falls on May 6.
  • The injury occurred when Veselic was struck by a ball in the back of the head, just below his helmet, while attempting to block a shot.
  • He was transported by ambulance and airlifted to a hospital for emergency surgery but passed away on the morning of May 8.
  • As of May 8, over $36,000 has been raised to support the Veselic family, and meal trains have been organized to assist them.
  • A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 8 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, and the school district is offering counseling services to students and staff.