Washington high school sophomore dies while impaled through one eye with a goalpost
Washington High School sophomore, 16, dies after being gored in the eye by a goal post in gym class in tragic freak accident
- Brayden Bahme died Thursday after the accident at Cheney High School
- The 16-year-old was on a run when he somehow impaled himself on a goal post
A 16-year-old Washington state sophomore has died in a tragic sports accident in which he was impaled through the eye by a goal post.
Brayden Bahme died Thursday after the accident at Cheney High School.
It’s unclear exactly what happened, but school officials say he was running during a gym class when his eye was impaled on part of a goal post.
Brayden Bahme, 16, died Thursday after the accident at Cheney High School. He is shown in an image shared by his family after his death
Brayden was taken to a children’s hospital where he later died of his injuries.
His family is now receiving donations to help pay for his funeral at a GoFundMe page.
It is with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to Brayden. Our whole family appreciates the help we provide.
“This go-fund-me will be used to take care of Brayden’s final funeral arrangements and the immediate needs of the family.
“Any remaining funds will be used for a youth fishing program in honor of Brayden’s fishing bags ‘Bahme,” a description on the page read.
Some of his teammates returned to the football field this week to honor him along with his mother, Heather.
In a Facebook post, Brayden’s heartbroken Aunt Holly said, “It is with a heavy heart that we share with our family, friends and the Cheney high school community that heaven received an angel last night.
The football field at Cheney High School near Spokane. It is still unclear exactly how the accident could have happened
“My cousin Brayden Bahme passed away from an injury he suffered at school.
As you can imagine this is a tragic loss and his parents and siblings appreciate your grace in giving them time and space as they grieve.
“They asked that instead of spreading sadness and anger, we share love and our favorite memories of Bray.”
In a message that some called cold-hearted, the school said, “While it’s important to give everyone the opportunity to experience grief, it’s also important to maintain as normal a routine as possible regarding school activities.”
“There can be different reactions to the unforeseen loss of Brayden and reactions to loss have no timeline.”