An unidentified San Antonio Spurs fan has now been declared brain-dead at the age of 17 after falling from a moving vehicle while celebrating the Spurs’ Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
The boy has been in critical condition ever since and is not expected to survive, according to multiple reports.
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While he was riding in the car and celebrating the win, relatives told the New York Post that he fell back and hit his head on the ground. He was rushed to an emergency room and later to a local hospital.
“The San Antonio Police Department extends our sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones affected by this tragic and preventable incident,” the SAPD said in a statement.
“This serves as an important reminder that public safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage everyone celebrating to follow traffic laws, stay inside of your vehicles and follow directions from the officers who are there to keep everyone safe.”
On Sunday, the Spurs took defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, advancing to the NBA Finals.
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