A 17-year-old high school lacrosse player from Washington state died after being struck by a ball during what was described as routine play at a college recruiting showcase.

Eliot Abramson was hit by the ball at the base of his neck during the event. The incident occurred during what sources characterized as regular gameplay.

Abramson was described as a lacrosse star at his Washington high school. He was participating in a college recruiting showcase at the time of the incident.

This marks the second such fatality in high school lacrosse within the past year, according to reports. The specific circumstances surrounding the previous death were not detailed in available reporting.

Lacrosse involves players using sticks with nets to catch, carry, and throw a rubber ball toward goals. While serious injuries can occur in the sport, fatalities remain relatively rare events.