Utah Little League World Series player in medically induced coma after severe head injury

2 years ago

Williamsport news, Pennsylvania news.

A young Utah League World Series player is clinging to life after an accident in Williamsport, Pennsylvania late Sunday.

Easton Oliverson suffered a fractured skull after falling from a bunk bed and hitting his head, his family said.

The 12-year-old was rushed to a Danville hospital where he was placed in a medically

induced coma after emergency surgery.

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  • “He’s a really good kid, very loving,” the boy’s uncle said. “Full of smiles. Just a fun, fun kid – so we’re all praying for him.”

    Oliversion played for the Snow Canyon team of Santa Clara, Utah. It was a teammate who looked for help after hearing Oliverson’s fall.

    “Had that other player not been wakened by him falling, he may not have made it,” the uncle added.

    The team issued a statement following the tragic accident, wishing Oliverson a full recovery and announcing plans to play its Friday’s Little League World Series game.

    “While our hearts are heavy, we are committed as a team to have an opportunity to take part in something that is only dreamt about by others.”