High School Lacrosse Player Dies After Getting Struck with Ball to His Neck During Recruiting Event
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Key Points:
- Eliot Abramson, a sophomore at Mercer Island High School in Washington, died on June 7 after being severely injured by a lacrosse ball striking the back of his neck during a game on June 1.
- He was rushed to Harborview Medical Center where he remained hospitalized for six days before passing away, with a firefighter at the game helping to keep his heart beating before emergency responders arrived.
- The high school described his death as a "heartbreaking" loss, and the community has been mourning with memorials growing outside the lacrosse field and additional services planned.
- Abramson’s mother shared that he was surrounded by family and friends in his final days, had recently obtained his driver's license, and chose to be an organ donor to save lives.
- The family expressed comfort in believing Eliot is at peace and remembered fondly for his love of the sport, his joyful spirit, and the support from the community.