Man falls from upper deck of Oakland Coliseum during Broncos-Raiders game
Posted: 12/07/2012
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165 days ago
OAKLAND, Calif. - A fan fell from the upper deck of the Oakland Coliseum during Thursday's Broncos-Raiders game.
Oakland police Officer Kevin McDonald says the man fell from the third deck on to the concrete of the lower concourse at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after kickoff. The man is in serious condition at an area hospital.
McDonald says initial reports called the fall an accident, but it remains under investigation.
He says the man is at a hospital and listed in serious condition, but had no further information on his injuries or identity.
The Raiders, who lost to the Broncos 26-13, issued a statement saying the team had no information beyond what authorities are releasing, but the their thoughts and prayers are with the man and his family and friends.
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