According to her family and event organizers, a woman who fainted at the Los Angeles Marathon finish line has died.
Trisha Paddock, a 46-year-old woman, died on March 20 after finishing the 13.1-mile marathon in Los Angeles, according to her family and the fire department.
On Sunday, Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), stated that the 46-year-old was suffering from “a medical complaint that escalated to a witnessed cardiac arrest.”
Eric said, “Medical aid was quickly provided by over a dozen personnel, including LAFD Cycle Teams, and the patient was rapidly treated and transported to a local hospital.”
A family member, Dan Combs, announced on a GoFundMe page that Ms. Paddock died on Sunday night after being placed on life support.
Dan wrote on the GoFundMe page, “Anyone who knows Ryan, Trisha, or any of their amazing children knows that they are truly incredible people. Please consider donating to this special family to assist with medical bills and other critical expenses.”
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Marathon posted this message on Facebook, “This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go out to her family and loved ones.
“We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all the first responders, paramedics, and medical personnel who were immediately on the scene.”
