High school basketball referee collapses during game, later dies
MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. (KDKA) - A high school basketball referee has died after collapsing during halftime of a game on Friday night.
Michael Roebuck, 46, was officiating a junior varsity game Friday night at Mount Pleasant when he collapsed to the floor, according to the Tribune-Review. He was rushed by paramedics to the hospital but died en route.
The second half of the game was canceled, and the subsequent varsity game was postponed.
Dr. Timothy Gabauer, Superintendent of Schools at Mount Pleasant Area School District, released a statement Friday regarding the tragic incident.
Our school community is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Roebuck that occurred during halftime of the Junior Varsity basketball game. Despite the immediate medical response and efforts of our first responders, Mr. Roebuck tragically passed away due to the severity of the emergency. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest of sympathies are with Mr. Roebuck's family and friends.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
