US EditionThe 20-year-old man who fell to warning track at a Pirates game takes his first steps since accident
- Kavan Markwood, a former college football athlete aged 20, fell more than 20 feet onto the field during a Pittsburgh Pirates game last Wednesday.
- The fall happened during the seventh inning of a Cubs-Pirates game and officials treat the incident as accidental, though the cause remains unclear.
- Markwood sustained fractures to his neck, collarbone, and spine and was initially in critical condition, but he recently managed to take his first steps since the accident.
- An online fundraiser organized by the mother of Markwood's girlfriend has raised nearly $43,000 to assist with medical expenses as of Tuesday morning.
- Jennifer Phillips said Markwood's first steps lifted spirits despite a slow recovery ahead, requiring rest and medical care, and expressed hope for a smooth outcome.
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Pirates fan who fell from wall at PNC Park takes 'first steps' since accident
PITTSBURGH, PA (WTRF) – The 20-year-old man who fell over the 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game continues to make remarkable progress. Kavan Markwood, a former college athlete, fell over a railing and onto the field during the seventh inning of Pittsburgh’s 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs last Wednesday. He reportedly suffered severe injuries to his neck, clavicle and back, according to Jennifer Phillips, a friend …
Former West Virginia athlete who fell over Clemente Wall at PNC Park takes first steps
PITTSBURGH (WTRF/AP) — The 20-year-old man who fell over the 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game continues to make progress. According to Jennifer Phillips, the organizer of a GoFundMe page for Kavan Markwood, said that Markwood took his first steps on Monday. "Kav took his first steps today(Monday)! It’s a slow slow process, but seeing him up and moving was a huge win and definitely lifted everyone’s spirits," an …
Horrifying list of grisly injuries suffered by stricken Pirates fan revealed
THE Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell onto the field at PNC Park as sustained multiple serious injuries. Kavan Markwood, 20, tumbled over the Roberto Clemente wall in right field and fell 21 feet onto the field. XA Pittsburgh Pirates fan fell 20 feet from the stands onto the field on Wednesday[/caption] FacebookKavan Markwood suffered a broken back, neck, and collarbone in the fall[/caption] Markwood was in critical condition when he was carted of…
Former West Virginia athlete who fell over 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Pittsburgh Pirates game takes first steps
PITTSBURGH, PA (WTRF/AP)- The 20-year-old man who fell over the 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game continues to make remarkable progress. According to Jennifer Phillips, the organizer of a GoFundMe page for Kavan Markwood, said that Markwood took his first steps on Monday. "Kav took his first steps today(Monday)! It’s a slow slow process, but seeing him up and moving was a huge win and definitely lifted everyone’s…
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