Pirates Fan Who Fell From PNC Park 21-Foot Wall: Condition Updated

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pirates fan who last week fell from the 21-foot PNC Park Clemente Wall suffered a broken neck, clavicle and back in the horrifying plunge.

But Kavan Markwood, 20, took his first steps Monday since the April 30 fall into right field that left him in critical condition in the Allegheny General Hospital trauma center.

"It’s a slow slow process, but seeing him up and moving was a huge win and definitely lifted everyone’s spirits," Jennifer Phillips, who organized a GoFundMe page for Markwood, stated on Monday. "He still has a long way to go (and) there are plenty of obstacles ahead. But he’s showing real strength, and we’re staying hopeful for a smooth recovery."

As of Tuesday morning, more than $41,000 had been raised for Markwood.

Markwood's fall occurred during the seventh inning of the Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs. The game was paused for about five minutes while emergency crews responded to the scene.

Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said the fall was accidental and that authorities do not anticipate providing any additional updates to the public.

Markwood is a 2022 graduate of South Allegheny High School. The school district stated in a release after the fall that Markwood had made "a lasting impact on the South Allegheny community" while a student there.

Markwood played football for the Gladiators and went on to play football at Walsh University in Ohio before enrolling at Wheeling University in West Virginia.