Oregon football star Spencer Webb, 22, dies after falling on rock slides, hitting his head
University of Oregon football star Spencer Webb died Wednesday after a falling and hitting his head near Triangle Lake, at the age of 22, according to officials.
University of Oregon football star Spencer Webb died Wednesday after falling on rock slides and hitting his head, according to officials.
He was 22 years old.
Webb, who played tight end for the Ducks, fell on the slides west of Triangle Lake. The lake is located about 35 miles west of the university's campus in Eugene.
Deputies arrived to the scene at 2:30 p.m. and bystanders and paramedics were unable to revive him, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.
He was found "approximately 100 yards down a steep trail" and search and rescue personnel assisted with bringing him back to the roadway, authorities said.
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