In loving memory of Central Penn College student-athlete who died after a makeshift dugout fell on him at 7th and Radnor Ball Field

Angel Mercado, 19, was a fun-spirited student-athlete who loved the game of baseball. He died unexpectedly after a wooden dugout collapsed on top of him at a baseball field in Harrisburg, PA.

Angel, a freshman infielder for Central Penn College, died after a makeshift dugout he was helping disassemble collapsed on him.

“Angel was simply volunteering to help get a field ready for himself and his teammates when tragedy struck. He was a promising young athlete who devastatingly lost his life while helping others enjoy the sport he loved so much.”

This loss hits heavily on his family, friends, teammates, coaches, and the entire community.

Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of this promising being. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please receive our heartfelt condolences.

Feel free to drop condolences messages and prayers for the family and friends of the deceased as it will go a very long way at this difficult time of theirs.