LANE COUNTY, OR. (THECOUNT) — Spencer Webb, a University of Oregon football player, died on Wednesday after accidentally hitting his head on a rock while cliff diving. He was 22 years old.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, officials responded to the rock slides a short distance west of Triangle Lake at approximately 2:30 p.m. after receiving the report of an injured person.
When they arrived, deputies learned that Webb fell and struck his head.
Bystanders and responding paramedics were unable to revive him.
Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel responded to assist with bringing Webb back to the roadway as he was approximately 100 yards down a steep trail.
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Geo quick facts: Lane County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the population was 382,971, making it the fourth-most populous county in Oregon. The county seat is Eugene. It is named in honor of Joseph Lane, Oregon’s first territorial governor – Wikipedia.
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