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Pirates Fan Recovering After 21-Foot Fall at PNC Park

Kavan Markwood, 20, is out of the ICU and preparing for physical therapy after sustaining critical injuries in an accidental fall during a Pirates game.

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Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel cart Kavan Markwood, who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance

Overview

  • Newly released video shows Markwood celebrating a Pirates play before accidentally toppling over the three-foot Clemente Wall onto the field below.
  • Markwood suffered severe injuries, including trauma to his skull, brain, spine, ribs, lungs, and multiple fractures, but is recovering ahead of schedule.
  • Doctors report Markwood is off the ventilator, out of the ICU, and set to begin physical and cognitive rehabilitation soon.
  • A GoFundMe campaign organized by his girlfriend's mother has raised over $50,000 to assist with medical expenses, reflecting widespread community support.
  • Authorities have deemed the fall an accident, with no signs of intoxication, and the Pirates organization continues to evaluate stadium safety.