A 15-year-classic high school sophomore has died after sustaining a head injury during baseball practice. Bentley Wolfe, a student at Chrisman High School near the Illinois-Indiana border, was struck by a line drive on March 2 in Chrisman, Illinois.
A Tragic Loss for Chrisman High School
Following the incident, Wolfe was transported to OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, where he was listed in critical condition. He was later declared brain dead on March 6. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood stated that an autopsy confirmed Bentley Wolfe died from blunt force trauma to the head.
According to Harwood, Wolfe became an organ donor. The Chrisman High School and Junior High Facebook page reported an “overwhelming outpouring of love” for Bentley and his family in the days following the injury.
Community Support
Schools within the Vermillion Valley Conference and surrounding areas showed their support for Wolfe’s family and friends by wearing red or green on Monday. Chrisman is located in Edgar County, southeast of Champaign.
grief counseling services will continue to be available to students and staff at Chrisman High School as they cope with this loss. Further community events or memorials may also be organized in the coming days and weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Bentley Wolfe?
Bentley Wolfe, a 15-year-old sophomore at Chrisman High School, died from blunt force trauma to the head after being hit by a baseball during practice on March 2. He was pronounced brain dead on March 6.
Where did this incident occur?
Bentley Wolfe was struck during baseball practice in Chrisman, Illinois. He was then transported to OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
What did Bentley Wolfe do before his death?
Bentley Wolfe became a “very heroic organ donor” prior to his death, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood.
How do communities rally in the face of such profound loss?
