Fan Dies After Fall From Upper Deck at Turner Field

A fan has died after falling from the upper deck of Turner Field Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves announced.

The incident occurred while the Atlanta Braves were playing the New York Yankees. The fan, a season ticket holder, was identified as Gregory Murrey, 60, of Alpharetta, Fox 5 Atlanta reports.

“The Atlanta Braves are deeply saddened by the loss of Greg Murrey at last night’s game,” the team said in a statement. “Greg was a valued and longtime season ticket holder and an incredibly passionate Braves fan. This tragic loss is felt throughout Braves Country, and the thoughts and prayers of the entire Braves organization continue to go out to his family and friends.”

“Sincere thoughts and prayers out to the family of the man who fell during tonight’s game. Absolutely tragic to hear about,” Braves Pitcher Matt Wisler wrote on Twitter.

The man reportedly lost his balance and fell 50 feet to the concrete below. The flag at Turner field flew at half-staff on Sunday in honor of the passionate Braves fan.

Around 25-50 Yankee families were sitting in the section right next to where Murrey fell. Yankees manager Joe Girardi told ESPN, “That’s really sad, that something like this could happen at a ballpark.”

The Fulton County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as blunt force injuries of the head and torso. The death was ruled an accident.

There was no underlying medical condition found that contributed to death, according to the ME. Toxicology results are pending and will not be available for several weeks. 

Police are investigating the cause of the fall but do not suspect foul play.

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