A vacation over Christmas break led to tragedy for the family of former NFL star Keion Carpenter, who has passed away after a freak accident. As the Daily Mail reports, the 39-year-old simply slipped and fell while running to his car with his young son.
Carpenter slipped into a coma for the next 24 hours, and he was pronounced dead at the Jackson South Community Hospital. He was on vacation with his family in Miami at the time.
“They were running to the car when he slipped, fell, hit his head and slipped into a coma. It was just a freak accident. He was always healthy; he went to the doctor, ate well and worked out,” said Carpenter’s cousin, Jamila Smith.
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Carpenter retired from the NFL in 2005 after stints with the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons. Since his time away from the gridiron, Carpenter has dedicated himself to philanthropic work through his non-profit organization, The Carpenter House. The non-profit offers a number of services to economically disadvantaged families and children with the goal of helping them reach their potential.
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Carpenter leaves behind his wife, Tonia, and four children.
Source: MailOnline
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NFL PLAYER TRAGICALLY DIES IN A FREAK ACCIDENT
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