Fresno State Athletics
Equestrian Student-Athlete Succumbs to Accident Injuries
9/27/2003 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
Sept. 27, 2003
FRESNO, Calif. - Shana Virginia Eriksson, the Fresno State student-athlete injured in a horseback riding accident late Wednesday afternoon, has died from her injuries.
University Police were notified of her death today (Sept. 27) shortly after 2 p.m. by the Fresno County Coroner's Office.
Miss Eriksson, 18 of Tahoe City, Calif., died at University Medical Center in Fresno where she had been in critical condition since the accident on the campus farm.
The university will observe a moment of silence for Shana at tonight's football game against Portland State at 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium.
The university also will lower flags to half mast across the campus on Monday.
The University Police Department and University officials are continuing their official review to determine the cause of the accident.
Shana was trailriding with two other students at about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday when Eriksson's horse fell, University Police reported. One of the other students was slightly injured when she jumped from her horse. The third student was not injured.
All three are members of Fresno State's equestrian team. On Wednesday afternoon, the team met to hear details of the accident as well as receive assistance from university counselors.
The team will dedicate the upcoming season to Shana.
