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Mercer Island Student Dies After Lacrosse Injury

09 June 2026 15:25

Mercer Island High School student Eliot Abramson died after being struck by a lacrosse ball during a game. - He was hit in the back of the neck below the helmet and lost consciousness.

- A celebration of life will be held on June 15 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Synagogue. - His mother shared that he became an organ donor, saving many lives.

- A community memorial with notes and flowers was set up at the MIHS stadium. The school and lacrosse community remember him as a smiling, dedicated player.

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