Fan Who Fell at PNC Park Showing Signs of Recovery

Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who fell from a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during Wednesday’s Pirates-Cubs game, is awake and alert, according to an update from Jennifer Phillips, the organizer of a GoFundMe page supporting his recovery. Markwood has made significant progress since being admitted to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition.

Phillips, who previously taught Markwood, described his improvement as “nothing short of miraculous,” noting that while he still faces a long road ahead, Saturday marked a hopeful turning point. She shared that Markwood is able to speak and encouraged continued support for him as he moves into the next phase of his recovery. His condition remains a focus for those following the incident, with optimism growing around his recovery.