Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Bears deeply saddened by tragic accident involving fan

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears released a statement Monday after an accident claimed the life of a 23-year-old man during Sunday’s game at Soldier Field.
The Chicago Tribune reported that Stuart Haverty fell about 35 feet out of Soldier Field, landing on a small rooftop on the west side of the stadium near Lake Shore Drive. The incident reportedly happened at about 4:55 p.m. and the man was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 5:24 p.m.
“The Chicago Bears are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Stuart Haverty yesterday,” the team said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to his family and friends. They will be in our prayers during this difficult time.”

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