Posted on 02/05/2024 6:02:41 AM PST by george76
A referee collapsed and passed away during halftime of a junior varsity boys basketball game in Pennsylvania Friday night.
“Michael Roebuck, 45, a first-year official from New Stanton, was about to take the court for the second half of a game between Yough and Mt. Pleasant when he dropped to the floor
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Mount Pleasant school Superintendent Timothy Gabauer issued a statement Saturday morning about the referee’s sudden passing.
“Our school community is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Roebuck that occurred during halftime of the Junior Varsity basketball game
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Despite the immediate medical response and efforts of our first responders, Mr. Roebuck tragically passed away due to the severity of the emergency. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest of sympathies are with Mr. Roebuck’s family and friends
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A cause of death hasn’t been publicly disclosed.
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Westmoreland County officials chapter assigner Bernie George said paramedics tried to resuscitate Roebuck for nearly an hour but he died on the way to the hospital. The cause of death is pending.
Two years ago, a college volleyball ref fell off his stand. He was dead before he hit the floor. Ruptured aorta. It’s not always COVID-19.
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