PITTSBURGH — A man has been charged after they say he provided alcohol to the 20-year-old man who fell from the stands at PNC Park.
Ethan Kirkwood, 21, of McKeesport, is charged by Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement with two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor.
On April 30, Kavan Markwood, 20, fell from the right field stands onto the warning track during the Pirates game. He sustained injuries to his skull, brain, spine, both ribs and even his lungs.
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An investigation by the Pirates found Markwood consumed two alcoholic drinks during the game and a guest he was with legally bought seven drinks.
In a statement, Pirates spokesperson Brian Warecki said he felt it was inappropriate to comment on the legal matter.
“Kavan, his family, and his friends have been through a lot. Our focus remains on supporting Kavan on his road to recovery following this tragic accident. We are all rooting for him,” Warecki said.
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