Man Plunges From Oakland Coliseum 3rd Deck During Raiders Game

OAKLAND (CBS/AP) -- A football fan appeared to deliberately jump from the upper deck at the O.co Coliseum during Thursday's NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos, police said Friday.

Police initially called the Thursday night fall an accident. But a preliminary investigation revealed the man either jumped or climbed over a wall on the third deck and fell to the concrete of the lower concourse moments after kickoff, Oakland police Sgt. Chris Bolton said Friday.

The man was treated at the scene by emergency personnel and taken to a hospital where he was listed in serious condition with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Kate Girotti, spokeswoman for O.co Coliseum, said in a statement that witnesses stated the man jumped from the top of the west upper deck section 300, falling approximately 30 feet to the concourse.

The man was conscious when paramedics took him away, said Girotti.

Bolton said the incident was not the result of foul play.

"This is not a criminal investigation, and no follow-up is being done in connection to a criminal case," Bolton said.

The man's name has not been released. It is also not known if alcohol may have been a factor.

The Raiders, who lost to the Broncos 26-13, issued a statement saying the team had no information beyond what authorities are releasing.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with this gentleman and his family and friends," the team said.

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