High School Baseball Star Declared Brain Dead After Practice Accident

Family of Jeremy Medina, 17, to Donate His Organs Following Tragic Incident at Gainesville High School

17-year-old high school baseball star Jeremy Medina has been declared brain dead following a freak accident during practice on November 20, where he was struck in the head by a teammate's bat.
Medina was practicing in a batting cage at Gainesville High School in Georgia when he leaned into the net and was hit by a bat as a teammate followed through on his swing.
Medina was rushed to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center where he remained in a coma until he was declared brain dead by doctors on Wednesday.
Medina's family has announced their decision to donate his organs and tissue, fulfilling the teenager's wishes and potentially saving and improving the lives of others.
The Gainesville City School System and the wider community have expressed their support for the Medina family, with the school releasing a statement saying Medina's life will 'forever impact the lives of our entire community.'