By Stephanie Butzer
PUEBLO, Colo. — Professional bull rider Mason Lowe died as a result of injuries from a competition in Denver, according to Professional Bull Rider CEO Sean Gleason.
Lowe had been participating in the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo at Denver's National Western Complex.
“We are deeply saddened to report that Mason Lowe passed away this evening following injuries sustained at the PBR event in Denver," Gleason said. "The entire PBR and National Western sports family extends our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Mason’s wife Abbey and his family.”
Gleason released the statement Tuesday night, though it’s unclear when Lowe passed away.
We are deeply saddened to report that Mason Lowe passed away this evening following injuries sustained at the PBR event in Denver. The entire PBR and National Western sports family extends our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Mason’s wife Abbey and his family. pic.twitter.com/nFtVoIWj0K
— Sean Gleason (@pbrceo) January 16, 2019
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