Toby Atwood, a 21-year-old runner from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away after collapsing during the Presque Isle Half Marathon held in Erie, Pennsylvania. According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, Atwood was actively participating in the race when she experienced a sudden medical emergency. She was immediately transported to UPMC Hamot, a leading medical facility in the area, where emergency teams made every effort to stabilize her condition. Sadly, she was pronounced dead in the hospital's emergency room.

Following a thorough examination, the Erie County Coroner’s Office ruled her cause of death as cardiac-related. While further details surrounding the specific nature of the cardiac event have not been made public, the ruling suggests that the collapse was due to an unexpected heart-related complication. ... CONTINUE READING