Mason Alexander, a first -year -old university football player who was to compete for the Pittsburgh Panthers, died in a car accident in Indiana, officials said. He was 18 years old.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Bureau said that the accident took place on Saturday evening when a BMW 340 Blanche 2016 tried to pass a Toyota Rav4 2015 in southern direction when entering the path in the northern direction. The officials said that the BMW driver came above a hill, knew that an accident could occur and stopped to the right to avoid the Toyota.
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September 14, 2024, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A Pittsburgh Panthers helmet is on a training table against Mountaineers in Virginia-Western during the fourth quarter at the Acrisure stadium. (Barry Reeger-Imagn images)
The driver of the BMW slipped through the grass, hit a tree and caught fire, according to Fox 59. The Toyota driver hit a mailbox. Alexander was identified as the driver of the BMW.
“I received a call this morning that no parent, teacher or coach never wants to get – the news of the sudden loss of a young and promising life,” said Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, in a statement. “The whole of our program is shocked and deeply saddened to learn the death of Mason Alexander. Mason had just registered in Pitt in January after his early diploma in Hamilton Southeastern secondary school in Indiana. Even during this short period of time, he made a big impression on us all.
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“Mason was proud and excited to be a panther, and we felt the same to have it in our Pitt family. He will always be a panther for us. The Alexandre family and the many Mason relatives and friends will be in our prayers.”
Alexander frequented Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers before signing with Pittsburgh. He registered early to join the team for spring training, according to ESPN.
August 31, 2024, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Panthers helmets sits on the sidelines against Kent State Gold Flashs during the first quarter at the Acrisure stadium. (Charles Leclaire-USA TODAY SPORTS)
According to 247 sports, it was a recruit of half of three -star corner, and was classified in the list of 300 best secondary players for the promotion of 2025, according to ESPN.
