12-Year-old Boy Dies after Collapsing During Basketball Practice at Chartiers Valley Middle School

Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director 
October 29, 2021 6:59 AM
(Bridgeville, Pa.) 12-year-old Jayson Kidd of Bridgeville, died after collapsing during basketball practice at Chartiers Valley Middle School on Wednesday.
His cause of death was of anomalous origin of the coronary artery, and his manner of death was natural, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
The Chartiers Valley School District Superintendent Johannah Vanatta released this statement about the incident saying that
“The Chartiers Valley family is deeply saddened by a tragic incident that occurred at the Middle School around 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Out of respect for the family, we will not release any further details at this time.
“The Middle School Crisis Team will be available for students and staff as needed.”