The Windsor Pickleball Club wants to see new padding installed along walls at the Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) after a member fatally hit their head while playing the sport.
Club president Patrick Brown confirmed in an interview with CTV News that an 80-year-old Windsor man died after colliding with a wall while trying to make a shot at the WFCU on June 28, 2024.
“An individual fell and hit their head against the wall, was knocked unconscious and suffered a brain hemorrhage, and despite a couple of operations, he passed away a few days later,” Brown said.
Brown shared the news with Windsor City Council at a meeting on Monday as part of talks for new safety features.
The club wants to see padding installed around the walls of the gym to avoid further injuries.
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