College Park volleyball team heartbroken, angry after teen’s death at practice

Volleyball team holds vigil for teammate

The Brief

  • A vigil was held for 15-year-old Amanda “Mandy” Sylvester, who collapsed during practice and later died.
  • Newly released information reveals a significant delay in ambulance response, with firefighters arriving quickly but no ambulance following.
  • After waiting 45 minutes, Sylvester was transported to the hospital by her mother due to the unavailability of ambulances.
  • Grady Hospital attributed the delay to limited information from the College Park communications center and a lack of resources in the area.
  • Sylvester’s coach and others expressed frustration over the situation, calling for improvements to prevent similar incidents.

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. Teammates of 15-year-old Amanda “Mandy” Sylvester returned to the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Center on Thursday night for a vigil in her honor, one week after she collapsed there during practice.

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