Mikayla McCarvel, a senior member of the girls’ hockey team at Shakopee MN, passed away on January 16, 2024, twenty days after sustaining a severe brain injury in a two-vehicle car accident
According to the reports, on December 26, 2023, Mikayla and three other 17-year-olds were traveling east on Tinta Canku when their vehicle was struck by another car with two passengers heading south on County Road 21.
Who is Shakopee MN hockey player Mikayla McCarvel as she passes away due to car accident, cause of death, obituary, bio, family and age
With heavy hearts and profound sadness we share that our teammate, Mikayla McCarvel, passed away last night. Please keep her family, friends, teammates, coaches and all that knew her in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/ehoVhlQJQX
— Shakopee HS Girls Hockey – Center Ice Club (@SabersCIC) January 17, 2024
Mikayla was rushed to a local hospital, where she fought for more than two weeks before succumbing to her injuries. Details about other potential injuries or charges against the driver remain undisclosed by authorities.
On Tuesday, Mikayla’s father, Dan McCarvel, confirmed her passing on a Caring Bridge website, revealing that his 17-year-old daughter had succumbed to a brain injury. He shared that Mikayla’s organs were donated, fulfilling several prayers for other families.
The Shakopee community is mourning the loss of Mikayla McCarvel, a talented young hockey player who tragically passed away on Tuesday after injuries sustained in a crash last month.
Who’s Mikayla’s Father
Dan McCarvel, Mikayla’s father, paid tribute to his daughter on the Caring Bridge website, acknowledging her resilient spirit and love for new challenges.
Mikayla’s father shared on the site, “Mikayla’s life was one filled with endless adventure. It was hard to keep up with all the things she wanted to do next. She was never one to shy away from something new for fear of failure or embarrassment. To best honor her – go try something new…find that new adventure.”
In response to this heartbreaking news, Shakopee Public Schools expressed condolences on Facebook, promising support for the school community in coping with the devastating loss.
Tributes Poured In
Mikayla, an outstanding student involved in hockey, soccer, and band, was remembered as a dedicated and talented individual.
Various individuals, including the Shakopee HS band program, shared tributes on Facebook, highlighting Mikayla’s kindness and her ability to make others feel at ease.
The Shakopee bands took to Facebook and penned, “Mikayla McCarvel was an incredible young woman and had many close friends made through the Shakopee Bands. She was a talented player, a consummate bandmate, and had a near-constant smile on her face. She will be dearly missed by those she knew and were lucky enough to know her.”
The school’s volleyball team also honored Mikayla’s memory, pledging to embrace her adventurous spirit by seeking new challenges daily. In a Facebook post, they conveyed their deep sadness and offered condolences to the McCarvel family, Mikayla’s friends, and the entire Shakopee community.
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