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Fan Dies After Fall At Coors Field

DENVER (CBS4) - A baseball fan who fell down a stairwell during a Rockies game at Coors Field on Tuesday has died.

Witnesses told police Robert Seamans, 27, of Pueblo, fell while sliding down a rail. It happened during the first doubleheader game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

A spokesperson for Denver Health Medical Center told CBS4 Seamans died sometime on Wednesday.

The Rockies sent out a statement during the day on Wednesday saying their "thoughts and prayers" were with the family.

Complete Statement From The Rockies Prior To Seamans' Death

The following statement from the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is in regards to the fan injured in a tragic accident at Coors Field yesterday afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the young man and his family and friends. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to provide any further details.

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