Rest in Peace Leon
A pole vaulter from my old alma mater, the University of California San Diego, died a few days ago. Obviously, I don’t know him… but I hope he is resting in peace.
LA JOLLA: A University of California San Diego pole vaulter has died after he missed landing on padding and hit his head on concrete, the Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Leon Roach, 19, of Huntington Beach was injured about 7:15 p.m. Thursday in the accident on campus. He was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla and was declared brain dead about 5 p.m. Saturday.
A school spokeswoman issued a statement about the accident Friday but did not release any details.
“A tragic accident involving one of our talented scholar athletes occurred on campus during a track and field workout,” the statement said. “Words cannot begin to express our sorrow. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of this remarkable student.”
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