High school sophomore dies in horrific gym class accident

The family has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses. All other proceeds will be donated to a youth fishing program established in Brayden's name.


A high school sophomore in Washington state sadly lost his life after a freak accident in gym class left him impaled through the eye.

April 27 was likely a typical day for Brayden Bahme. The previous day had been his 16th birthday, and after he arrived at Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington, about 15 miles southwest of Spokane, he probably went about his usual business. In fourth period, he headed outside for gym class. ---More...

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