From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Pregnant Soccer Star's Death Probe Takes Months
Tulsa medical examiner says cause of death for 30-year-old pregnant soccer star Kayla Saager-Beckley won't be known for months.
In brief
Tulsa medical examiner says cause of death for 30-year-old pregnant soccer star Kayla Saager-Beckley won't be known for months. Kayla Saager-Beckley, a 30-year-old pregnant former Binghamton soccer player, died unexpectedly in Tulsa after a workout; cause of death not determined until 3-6 months. Originally reported…
Kayla Saager-Beckley's death
Kayla Saager-Beckley, a 30-year-old pregnant former Division I soccer standout, collapsed and died unexpectedly 10 minutes after a workout in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Medical examiner timeline
Tulsa County Medical Examiner’s Office says an official cause of death report won’t be available until 3-6 months after tests are completed.
Couple's planned child
Saager-Beckley and her husband John Beckley had planned to name their first child Sawyer, whom she was pregnant with.
Coach's reaction
Tulsa head coach Tre Lamb said the team would wear special helmet stickers in her memory for their next game and held a memorial for the Saager family.
Binghamton connection
Saager-Beckley graduated from Binghamton University in 2019 after scoring 22 goals and being named 2017 America East Striker of the Year.
What it means
Kayla Saager-Beckley, a 30-year-old pregnant former Binghamton soccer player, died unexpectedly in Tulsa after a workout; cause of death not determined until 3-6 months.
