Investigation Launched into Death of Bucknell Freshman Football Player
Pa. AG investigating '24 death of Bucknell player
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The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is investigating the death of Calvin 'CJ' Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old Bucknell University football player who collapsed during a workout. His family alleges negligence and wrongful death, claiming his death was preventable due to inadequate safety measures concerning his sickle cell trait.
- 01Calvin 'CJ' Dickey Jr. died on July 12, 2024, after collapsing during a team workout.
- 02His family claims he suffered from sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can be prevented.
- 03The family has filed a lawsuit against Bucknell University, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
- 04Bucknell has responded with a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, stating reasonable safety measures were in place.
- 05The investigation by the Attorney General's office is ongoing, and details about the search warrant remain undisclosed.
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The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is investigating the death of Calvin 'CJ' Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old freshman football player at Bucknell University, who collapsed during a workout on July 10, 2024, and died two days later. His family claims he suffered from sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis, a medical condition that can be easily prevented by stopping exercise when fatigue sets in. They allege that the university was negligent in its duty to protect him, especially since Dickey had tested positive for sickle cell trait prior to joining the team. The family's lawsuit accuses Bucknell of wrongful death and negligence, stating that Dickey was subjected to excessive physical punishment during practice without proper supervision. Bucknell University has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, asserting that it took reasonable precautions regarding Dickey's health. The investigation continues, with the Attorney General's office having executed a search warrant related to the case, although the specifics of the warrant have not been disclosed.
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The investigation and lawsuit may lead to changes in safety protocols for athletic programs at universities, particularly regarding the management of athletes with known medical conditions.
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