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A graduate student-athlete died after falling off a golf cart during a senior school trip.
Damarion Andrews, a former student-athlete of Caldwell Parish High School, passed away after a golf cart accident that took place during his senior trip in Florida.
The young man reportedly lost consciousness as he hit his head after he fell off the golf cart.
He was rushed to a hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead on Tuesday, May 30.
Damarion graduated from Caldwell Parish High School two weeks prior to his death, local media reported.
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The community bid tributes for the teenager who lost his life, including one posted on a Facebook page named Beast Of The Week, which said that "A few days ago, Damarion Andrews from Caldwell was on his senior trip in Florida riding a golf cart."
He died after an accident with a golf cart (Beast Of The Week/Facebook)
Friends and family asked for the community's prayers as they mourn the young man's death (Beast Of The Week/Facebook)They added: "It’s with the sad news that unfortunately Damarion has passed away. Prayers to the family, friends and all those close to Damarion."
Dozens of close ones expressed their condolences and wish for Damarion to rest in peace in the comment section.
In an earlier post, the friends and family of Damarion Andrews requested prayers as the senior student fought for his life following the tragic incident.
They said at the time that Andrews, a recent graduate of Caldwell High School, was riding a golf cart when he fell off and sustained a severe head injury.
Andrews graduated from Caldwell Parish High School two weeks prior to his death (Beast Of The Week/Facebook)Since the accident, he had remained unconscious despite undergoing surgery to alleviate pressure on his brain.
Just two weeks prior, Andrews participated in the highly anticipated Beast of the Week Basketball All-Star Game, showcasing his exceptional skills on the court.
The talented athlete had also set his sights on attending college.
The post was paired with a video capturing Andrews' infectious energy and memorable performance during the Beast of the Week All-Star Game, highlighting his undeniable passion for the sport.
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The teenager, who had just graduated days ago from the University Laboratory School in Baton Rogue, was seen in just his swimming trunks before suddenly disappearing.
Cameron, who was just a few feet away from the cruise, started drifting in the opposite direction away from the buoy before disappearing into darkness, according to eyewitnesses.