Category: struck

Pennsylvania Baseball Player Fatally Struck in the Face While Dismantling Unapproved Dugout

HARRISBURG, Pa.—A college baseball player died after he was struck in the face when a makeshift dugout he was helping to dismantle collapsed on him this week. Angel Mercado, 19, was a middle infielder who had just completed his freshman season at Division II Central Penn College. He was playing in a summer recreation league…


Police Investigating Allegation That Fan Struck Kyler Murray

LAS VEGAS—Police in Las Vegas said Monday they’re investigating allegations that a fan in the stands struck Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray amid celebrations of Arizona’s 29–23 overtime victory over the Raiders. Murray was high-fiving front-row spectators at Allegiant Stadium following Byron Murphy Jr.’s game-ending fumble return on Sunday when a man appeared to reach out…


Peel Reginal Police Say a Child Has Died After Being Struck by a Train

Peel Regional Police say a child has died after being struck by a train in Mississauga, Ont. Police say the child was struck on Tuesday night and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the collision happened near Lolita Gardens and Silver Creek Boulevard. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie says on Twitter that the child…