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Zackary Hannan
Zackary Hannan
Redmond Man Dies In Land Kiteboarding Accident At Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center (Photo) - 02/24/20

Redmond, OR – On Sunday, February 23, 2020, at approximately 11:00 am, Redmond Police and Fire & Rescue personnel responded to reports of a person severely injured after falling from a height of nearly 30-feet and hitting his head on the asphalt parking lot at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center (3800 SW Airport Way). 

 

Witnesses at the scene provided life-saving assistance to the person until first responders arrived.  The victim, later identified as Mr. Zackary Hannan, a 31-year-old Redmond resident, was transported by Redmond Fire & Rescue medics to St Charles hospital in Bend. 

 

An investigation determined Mr. Hannan went to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center to practice Land Kiteboarding.  According to family members, Mr. Hannan was an experienced outdoor adventurist and recently took to his new activity with interest and enthusiasm.  He had been Land Kiteboarding for nearly one year. 

 

While getting ready, Hannan strapped himself in the kite and was in the final stages of preparing when an unexpected gust of wind grabbed the kite, pulling Mr. Hannan approximately 30 feet into the air.  Hannan fell to the ground striking his head on the asphalt.  Mr. Hannan had not yet secured his helmet to his head before the kite pulled him into the air. 

 

Mr. Hannan received several hours of surgery in Bend before passing away at 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2020, with his family by his side. 

 

MEDIA INFO -  

The attached photo is provided to law enforcement by Mr. Hannan’s family.  Mr. Hannan’s mother is available for media contact.  Please contact Redmond Police public information officer for a phone number. 

Attached Media Files: Zackary Hannan
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