Kendall Forbes, who played softball at Bishop Carroll High School, was tragically hit on the driver’s side by a vehicle travelling at an excessive speed.
Kendall Forbes is a redshirt junior softball player for the Pittsburgh State University Gorillas, standing 5’7″ and majoring in nursing.
A native of Wichita, Kansas, and a graduate of Bishop Carroll High School, Forbes was a first-team Kansas Class 5A All-State selection and helped lead her team to a state title in 2021.
After redshirting in 2023, she emerged in 2024 as a valuable contributor for the nationally ranked Gorillas, who made a Division II national tournament appearance.
She played in 43 games, starting 14, either as a middle infielder or in the outfield, using her speed and strong instincts to make an impact.
Forbes recorded 18 runs, 8 hits, 2 doubles, 3 walks, and 2 stolen bases. Defensively, she posted 21 putouts and 7 assists, including standout performances against Winona State and Concordia St. Paul.
Kendall Forbes Was Caught In A Terrible Accident On Sunday Evening
A softball player at Pittsburgh University, Kendall Forbes, is in critical condition as she was caught in a tragic car accident on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
As per the reports, Kendall was on her way home from Ft. Scott when she was hit on the driver’s side by a vehicle travelling at an excessive speed.
She was ejected from the car and ended up in the ditch. Kendall is still sedated and intubated, and doctors continue to watch her brain swelling.
Kendall’s family said doctors postponed her bladder surgery and opted to put a pelvic stabilization device on her. They didn’t want to stress her body with the surgeries while watching her brain swelling.
She had a visit from the plastic surgeon to repair a laceration on her face and 5 staples to close cuts on her body.
The intracranial pressure has stabilized, and plans are underway to remove the monitoring wire from her brain in the next 48 hours.
Christina Wierville Brandon took to her official Facebook handle and sent prayers to Kendall for a speedy recovery. She wrote,
Prayers & Support Needed for Kendall Forbes Kendall was in a terrible accident Sunday evening! She is a former student of mine and has a heart of gold! Stephanie Forbes needs our prayers and support, along with her family! Let’s rally around the Forbes family with love, support, and generosity. Every prayer, message, and donation makes a difference. Please share this post and continue sending your encouragement. Together, we can help carry them through the long days ahead. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Christina Wierville Brandon
Pamela Clemenson, a high school science teacher at Liberal R-2 Schools, also took to her social media and wrote,
Prayer Warriors………Please intercede…… Please keep PJ & Stephanie Forbes’s daughter, Kendall, in your prayers. She was in a horrific car accident Sunday night & needs lots of prayers for complete healing. Kendall is currently a student & softball player at Pittsburg State University & was on her way home from Ft. Scott when she was hit on the drivers side by a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed.
Pamela Clemenson
According to the reports, donations can be made through a Venmo account to assist Kandall’s family with their medical bills.
Kendall Forbes’s Parents Are Also Praying For Her Speedy Recovery
Kendall Forbes, 22, was born on July 17, 2003, to her father, P.J., and her mother, Stephanie Forbes. Her parents got married on December 4, 1999.
According to Stephanie’s Facebook profile, she is from Pittsburgh, Kansas, but currently resides in Wichita, Kansas.
She attended St. Mary ‘ s-Colgan High School and later attended the University of Pittsburgh from 1991 to 1997.
Since November 2003, Stephanie has been serving as the senior sales director at MARY KAY.
On the other hand, Kendall’s father has stayed out of the media spotlight, so little is known about his personal life.
P.J. and Stephanie are praying for Kendall’s speedy recovery. Stephanie is updating Kendall’s condition through her Facebook handle.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kendall Forbes earned a 3.11 GPA in her first semester as a nursing student.
- She was in a relationship with Alex Gaskill who was born on March 2, 2001 to Jason and Debbie Gaskill. Alex is a redshirt senior linebacker for the Pittsburgh State Gorillas football team.
- In high school, Alex was a two-time All-State selection and named Missouri Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.
