**21-Year-Old Charged for Providing Alcohol in Pirates Game Incident**
A 21-year-old has been charged with supplying alcohol to a Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell from the stands during a game last month. Kavan Markwood, a 20-year-old former college football player, was the individual who fell over 20 feet onto the right field warning track.
Ethan Kirkwood, the accused, faces charges for furnishing alcohol to a minor. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Kirkwood and Markwood with alcohol on multiple occasions, and Kirkwood has admitted to purchasing alcohol for Markwood.
During the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs, Markwood fell after becoming overly excited about a Pirates rally. Witnesses noted that he had taken off his shirt and poured beer on himself just before the incident. Following the fall, Markwood sustained serious injuries, including a broken neck, clavicle, and back, but he has stated that he is “all right” despite the long recovery ahead. He described his injuries as “broken everything,” along with a swollen hand, and mentioned experiencing significant back pain.
Markwood was initially in critical condition after being rushed to the trauma unit at Allegheny General Hospital. Pittsburgh Public Safety has classified the incident as an accident.
Markwood previously played for two Division II football programs, Walsh University and Wheeling University, where he participated in four games in 2023.
**FAQ**
*What injuries did Kavan Markwood sustain from the fall?*
Kavan Markwood suffered a broken neck, clavicle, and back, along with a swollen hand, but he has reported that he is recovering.
