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Spectator killed after hammer reportedly goes out of bounds at high school track and field meet in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A spectator at a high school track and field meet was killed after an athlete’s hammer reportedly went out of bounds Sunday morning.
UCCS, which hosted the meet, said it was heartbroken over what it called a “horrible accident.”
“We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved,” said UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet in a statement obtained by 11 News.
According to UCCS, the student’s hammer was thrown past the certified barriers, hitting a spectator sitting in the stands.
“A member of the attending audience was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him. The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded, provided medical care and ultimately pronounced the audience member dead at the scene. Members of the UCCS Police Department and Colorado Springs Police Department were on scene,” UCCS said.
The university has not identified the victim, including whether the victim was a parent or other relative, but an 11 News viewer shared a statement they said they got from Colorado United Track Club.
The message sent to that viewer also said officials were working with District 12 social workers to determine how to best support students who attended the event as well as the families involved.
We will continue to update this story as we learn more.
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Tragic Incident at High School Track and Field Meet in Colorado Springs: Spectator Killed by Hammer Out of Bounds
In a devastating turn of events, a spectator was killed at a high school track and field meet in Colorado Springs after a hammer reportedly went out of bounds and struck them. The incident occurred during the throwing events, where athletes compete in events such as shot put and hammer throw.
Witnesses at the meet described the chaos that ensued as the hammer flew out of the designated throwing area and struck the unsuspecting spectator. Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, but tragically, the individual succumbed to their injuries.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about the safety protocols in place at high school track and field events. School officials have expressed their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim and have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
As the community mourns this heartbreaking loss, our thoughts are with the family of the victim and all those affected by this tragic event. May we come together to support one another during this difficult time and work towards ensuring the safety of all spectators and athletes at future track and field meets.
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