Published: May. 1, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
CHENEY, Wash. (Gray News) – A 16-year-old high school student in Washington state died after a freak accident happened in gym class on Thursday, officials confirmed.
Cheney Public Schools Superintendent Ben Ferney told KREM that sophom*ore Brayden Bahme was critically injured during his fourth-period gym class at Cheney High School and later died at the hospital.
Cheney Fire Chief Tom Jenkins told KREM that Bahme fell into a goal post while running and was impaled through the eye.
First responders arrived within a minute and rushed Bahme to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, where he later died.
Officials did not provide further details about the accident.
Bahme’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses. The page said any leftover funds will be donated to a youth fishing program in Bahme’s memory, whose nickname was “fish pockets.”
School officials said counselors are available to students and staff during this difficult time.
Cheney High School is hosting a candlelight vigil for Bahme on Monday night, according to a school Facebook post.
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