A man is in critical condition after falling approximately 21 feet from the Clemente Wall at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning, just after Andrew McCutchen’s two-run double, when players and fans noticed the man had fallen onto the warning track. Emergency medical personnel from both teams and stadium staff immediately responded, providing aid before transporting him to Allegheny General Hospital .(The Washington Post, AP News)
The man, identified as Kavan Markwood, a 2022 graduate of South Allegheny High School, was seen climbing onto the railing before the fall. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials have confirmed that the incident is being treated as accidental . Pirates owner Bob Nutting expressed deep sorrow over the accident, emphasizing the importance of community support during such times .(The Washington Post, https://www.wbng.com, AP News)
The fall has prompted reflections on fan safety at sports venues, recalling previous incidents at other MLB stadiums. Both Pirates and Cubs players were visibly shaken, with many offering prayers for Markwood’s recovery .(The Washington Post, AP News)
