A man has been charged for providing alcohol to a 20-year-old fan who was severely injured after falling from the Pirates’ Clemente Wall at PNC Park on April 30.
The fan has been identified as Kavan Markwood, a former college football player.
Videos captured at the game show Markwood jumping in celebration for Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Tragically, he lost his balance and fell over the railing.
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Authorities have charged 21-year-old Ethan Kirkwood with supplying alcohol to minors, asserting that he purchased beer for Markwood before the incident. Prosecutors allege that they can see Kirkwood buying beer from vendors multiple times for Markwood during the game.
Kirkwood has reportedly admitted to buying beer on that day before Markwood jumped from the stands.
Kirkwood is scheduled to appear in court at the end of June.
Markwood, who played linebacker at Wheeling University, suffered a broken neck, collarbone, and back but has stated that he feels fine and is optimistic about his recovery.
