A 16-year-old high school student in the south Las Vegas Valley died after she suffered a “medical emergency” during an athletic event Thursday night, according to the school’s principal.
“With deepest sympathy, I write to inform you of the recent passing of one of our students,” Desert Oasis High School Principal Ian Salzman said in a letter to parents Friday morning.
Salzman said in his letter that the student “suffered a medical emergency during an athletic event” on Thursday night.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that the student passed away. The school and the entire district mourn the loss of this young life.”
The medical emergency reportedly occurred following a flag football game.
The staff reportedly rendered medical aid and continued until paramedics arrived.
However, the student tragically passed away.
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A 16-year-old student at a high school in the south Las Vegas Valley died after she suffered a “medical emergency” during an athletic event Thursday night, CCSD confirmed.
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FOX 5 reported:
The Clark County Coroner’s office has identified the student as 16-year-old Ashari Hughes. Her cause and manner of death are still pending as of Friday morning.
A family member told FOX5 that Hughes was playing flag football and was having chest problems. The girl went to the sidelines to take a break when she collapsed.
Family told FOX5 that Hughes was experiencing ongoing heart problems and the family was consulting with a cardiologist. A doctor had cleared Hughes to play sports, family said, but given the ongoing issues, they were planning on pulling her from sports to evaluate her condition.
Hughes’ tragic death comes amid Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s recovery after he suffered cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football.
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