A 79-year-old female injured in the Aug. 31 collapse of a section of bleacher seating at the Kendall County Fair, has passed away.
Vera Asher Smith, 79, has died, the Kendall County Emergency Management Office confirmed Friday.
Smith's injuries included 12 broken ribs, a broken clavicle, a broken sternum and a severe concussion with brain bleed, which has been stabilized.
“Her organs are bruised and right now she is fighting to hold her own,” a family spokeswoman said.
The family declined further comment except to “ask for a flood of prayers for a complete healing to lift up our mom.”
Spectators were enjoying Pro Rodeo performers when steel supports underneath a section of bleachers, to the right of the main grandstand, gave way at about 9:15 p.m., sending patrons tumbling to the ground beneath the seating.
Chaos ensued as fairgoers rushed to aid the victims and lift the steel girders free of those trapped underneath.
She was seated atop the bleachers in a KCFA VIP section, where tables and stools were arranged on level surface for seating of fair association members and guests. Two individuals she was seated with were transported to hospitals but later released.
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