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Photographer Who Fell In Front Of Matthew Stafford At Parade Reveals Painful Injury

The photographer who fell in front of Matthew Stafford during the Championship Parade reveals a nasty injury diagnosis after going viral

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrate a touchdow during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Matthew Stafford drew heavy criticism during the Rams Championship Parade when he was seen walking away from a photographer who fell a long way down from the podium set up for the rally.

After seeing herself going viral over the Matthew Stafford reaction, the photographer revealed her identity. Kelly Smiley took to Twitter to announce that the fall resulted in a trip to the emergency room.

https://twitter.com/kellysmiley23/status/1494116496724750338

Shortly after, Kelly Smiley announced that she fractured her spine.

https://twitter.com/kellysmiley23/status/1494165491224481792

After revealing her story following the Matthew Stafford backlash, a GoFundMe was set up for Kelly Smiley.

https://twitter.com/t_kothlow/status/1494211723586260995

Perhaps Matthew Stafford should reach out to Kelly Smiley after his initial reaction left such a bad taste in many people’s mouths.

At the very least, maybe the Rams quarterback should donate a little bit of money to the GoFundMe.


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