Alabama teen dies after head injury during high school football game
An Alabama community is in mourning following the death of a high school quarterback who suffered a brain injury during a Selma school’s home opener Friday night, according to statements.
Community Grieves Tragic Loss of Football Star
A tight-knit Alabama community is devastated by the sudden passing of Caden Tellier, a promising high school quarterback who sustained a fatal brain injury during a football game.
After a tackle in the game's opener, the sixteen-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Tragically, his life was cut short the following day.
Tellier's parents expressed their profound loss and shared his selfless act of organ donation. They lauded his unparalleled kindness, generosity, and love, noting that his legacy would extend beyond his passing.
School officials and the Alabama Independent School Association are diligently investigating the incident, confirming that it resulted from a likely ruptured blood vessel in Tellier's brain. According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research, football-related deaths are rare, with only three traumatic brain injuries leading to fatalities in 2023.
Headmaster Bryan Oliver paid tribute to Tellier as an exceptional student, friend, and athlete, above all a devout Christian. He remarked that words failed to convey the sorrow felt by the school community and extended family.
A memorial service is planned, and school activities have been suspended in Tellier's honor. A Go Fund Me campaign has garnered immense support, amassing over $76,000 for the family's medical and other expenses.
The community remains in shock and mourning, united in grief and prayers for the Tellier family. Tellier's legacy as a beloved son, friend, and organ donor will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him and beyond.
A tight-knit Alabama community is devastated by the sudden passing of Caden Tellier, a promising high school quarterback who sustained a fatal brain injury during a football game.
After a tackle in the game's opener, the sixteen-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Tragically, his life was cut short the following day.
Tellier's parents expressed their profound loss and shared his selfless act of organ donation. They lauded his unparalleled kindness, generosity, and love, noting that his legacy would extend beyond his passing.
School officials and the Alabama Independent School Association are diligently investigating the incident, confirming that it resulted from a likely ruptured blood vessel in Tellier's brain. According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research, football-related deaths are rare, with only three traumatic brain injuries leading to fatalities in 2023.
Headmaster Bryan Oliver paid tribute to Tellier as an exceptional student, friend, and athlete, above all a devout Christian. He remarked that words failed to convey the sorrow felt by the school community and extended family.
A memorial service is planned, and school activities have been suspended in Tellier's honor. A Go Fund Me campaign has garnered immense support, amassing over $76,000 for the family's medical and other expenses.
The community remains in shock and mourning, united in grief and prayers for the Tellier family. Tellier's legacy as a beloved son, friend, and organ donor will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him and beyond.