Ohio teen tragically passes away following injury sustained in lacrosse game
- Dylan Veselic, a Bay High School sophomore lacrosse player, died May 8, 2025, from injuries sustained during a game at Olmsted Falls on Tuesday night.
- Veselic suffered a critical head injury after being struck in the back of his head by the ball, which led to emergency surgery and hospitalization.
- Bay Village Schools provided counseling and support onsite for students and staff, and the community organized a prayer service at St. Raphael Catholic Church Thursday at 7 p.m.
- The Veselic family announced with deep sorrow that Dylan has died as a result of injuries sustained during a lacrosse match, while community fundraising efforts have raised over $30,000.
- The incident had a profound impact on the school and local community, who continue to seek support and express solidarity as they navigate this challenging period of grief and loss.
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Dylan Veselic, 16, was struck in the back of his head by a ball during a sporting event on Tuesday and died from his injuries two days later, despite wearing a helmet
Ohio teen tragically passes away following injury sustained in lacrosse game
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio — On Thursday, the family of Dylan Veselic — a 16-year-old lacrosse player for Bay Village High School in Ohio — confirmed that he tragically passed away due to an injury he sustained from a game two days earlier.During a contest vs. Olmsted Falls on Tuesday, Veselic took a ball to the back of the head while he attempted to block a shot, causing him to be rushed to a local hospital.
Teen Lacrosse Player, 16, Dies of Injury Sustained During Game
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Ohio high school student dies following injury in lacrosse match
Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images (BAY VILLAGE, Ohio) — A sophomore at a high school in Ohio has died after sustaining an injury during a lacrosse match, according to Bay High School, where he played. Dylan Veselic was playing in a game for the school, located in Bay Village, against Olmsted Falls on Tuesday when he was injured. The school did not release what injuries Veselic suffered during the game, but Veselic was taken i…
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