Jerome Brown, star defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, was killed Thursday when the sports car he was driving skidded out of control after leaving a car dealership in his Florida hometown, police said. Were here for his family now for whatever they need. ATHENS, Georgia -- Georgia football player Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed in a car wreck in Athens early Sunday morning, the university confirmed in a statement. The high school football coach shared that officials at Western New Mexico University, where Connish had just accepted a football scholarship, were "devastated" to hear of the student's death. Dodson was rushed to a local hospital, where he underwent several medical procedures. Two years ago, he stood in defiance with others in the black community at a Ku Klux Klan rally in his hometown. One of the healthiest guys I knew, Edwards said. "Hes smiling down right now because he loves that attention, and all these people,classmates, friendsand family that came from far and near, that would have just made him just feel like he was on top of the world.". Four ways the Dodgers can fill the hole in their lineup. Detailing a phone conversation he'd had with the college's football coach, Pearson recalled saying, "You have no idea what you're going to miss. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that the crash killed three graduates and one current South Pittsburg High School student. He just had confidence that was contagious.. An 18-year-old female was found seriously injured at the scene and taken to the hospital. ", Zook's obituary says: "Tyler enjoyed spending time with his teammates both on and off the field. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Many of the people were dressed in the gold and scarlet colorsof Germantown and were joinedby dozens of mourners wearing the blue and orange of crosstown rival Madison Central, whose community also lost a student and football player in the crash, 15-year-old Armond Littleton. ", "We lost an amazing person, but we gained an angel who will be with us always," they wrote. They did not elaborate on the cause of his death. "We needed to gather together to share the sorrow together because there is strength in that," Waddy said. Who can help student-athletes cash in? He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and being at the beach.". Shells father, Lin Shell Sr., said that Lin initially went to the hospital for a pinched nerve in his neck that had been bothering him and not for any symptoms of sickness. "He had a personality that everyone gravitated toward. The vigil was organized by Germantown Senior Class President Jayden Manning, who played football with Tyrese and had known him since they were in the sixth grade. Multi-media journalist with a special interest in Georgia issues. One dead in Route 3 crash that closed all westbound lanes in East Rutherford, Twitter post by Saint Joseph Regional High School, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Jackson head coach Christopher Foy said Shell was probably the most healthy person hes ever seen. According to the Lynchburg Times, Petty died in a car crash right in front of the high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with the St. Frances Academy Football program and all of those who have been affected by the sudden loss of Lamar Patterson, a bright and talented young man with so much life ahead of him, Maryland football coach Mike Locksley tweeted Wednesday night. Brown recorded 150 tackles and nine sacks last year. Brown was known for his humor and pranks in the locker room and for his kindness off the field, volunteering to work with children in Philadelphia and starting a football camp this year in his hometown. A community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old football player who died after a car accident earlier this month. Wanted to thank everyone for coming out last night. He was like a warrior and he rubbed off on everybody. Lin Shell, a former star football player at Jacksonville University and an assistant coach at Jackson High School, died on Thursday after a battle with COVID-19. St. Frances football went 8-1 during the fall season to finish No. We try to reflect back on them. 9/22/2022 11:00 A group of students stopped to light a candle in front of a sign that said, "Rest Easy Angel" over an apparent nickname for Jaylon Connish, who was identified by authorities as the teen killed in the Saturday night crash off the 5 Freeway. Those interested in donating can do so here. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Manningsaid he first heard about the accident atpractice on Monday. The investigation is ongoing. He always had a smile on his face, and that smile truly lifted your spirit," the school's athletics department wrote in a statement shared on social media. Our lives are truly but a vapor. Later, at 1:54 a.m., police were called to a shooting about a mile-and-a-half away from the crash scene, where they found a 17-year-old boy, since identified as Tyler Zook, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old football player who died after a car accident earlier this month. The 6-foot-2, 295-pound tackle anchored the Eagles defensive line. Fellow tackle Mike Golic fought back tears. The train entered the roadway as the gates were in the process of lowering, police said. "This could be anybody," Manning said of the crash and added that the community needed an event such as Tuesday night's vigil. March 7, 2022 / 4:00 PM Family and friends said Dodson was a Northgate High School student and a football team member. 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High School student dies in fatal crash. 0:00 0:15 MONTVALE Cyrenius "Cy" Menard, an 18-year-old former Saint Joseph Regional High School football player known for lighting up a room with his smile, Police said, according to witnesses, that a 2003 Honda Accord traveling eastbound on Maple Road did not stop for the lowering gates, flashing red lights and the trains horn and continued to drive, causing the light rail train to strike the passenger side of the vehicle. Hundreds of peoplegathered in the courtyard outside of Germantown High School onTuesday night fora candlelight vigilto mourn the loss of Tyrese Hoskin, a 17-year-old Germantownstudent and football player who died in a car crash early Monday morning. He always had a great spirit. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but hes been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years. He became known for his participation on the 1971 Virginia State Champion football T. C. Williams High School team and their portrayal in the Disney film Remember the Titans.He was the nephew of Howie 7 by MaxPreps. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ An Ohio State football player died Sunday in a car accident after leaving a nightclub where a teammate had been shot. 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WebGerry Bertier (/ r i /, pronounced like "Gary"; August 20, 1953 March 20, 1981) was a high school American football player and Paralympian. Another assistant, offensive coordinator, Donald Rocker, Jr., died unexpectedly of congestive heart failure on May 2. Minnesota High School standout football player Tyler Stone was killed in a car accident. Wanted to thank everyone for coming out last night. I love you lil bro.. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Menard graduated from Saint Joseph last spring and then enrolled for a semesterat St. Thomas More School in Connecticut. Im completely devastated and lost, Dodsons mother wrote in an update on the GoFundMe page. "Our prayers are with our two students who are currently fighting and, as a Downey Unified family, we will rally around them and their families to support them during this extremely challenging time.". "Y'all, look, this is a sad day," Loving said. Some of those impacted by Littletonwere Kyce Merritt and Jordan McCullough, who played football with him at Madison Central and they attended the vigil together. Foy said Shell, a physical education teacher at Ribault, had a method to his coaching that went beyond the field. Funeral set for high school football player killed in car crash Rob Eachus, reports that speed was a factor in the crash. In the spring of 1990, Brown pulled a trucker from the cab of an overturned vehicle and then, on a night off from training camp, was at his New Jersey home when he saved a neighboring family by alerting them to a house fire. Raleigh High School football player Isaiah Strickland died in a car accident Wednesday morning, according to Lions coach Ryan Higdon. Shell was 39 and in very good health, according to friends and family. NBC Universal, Inc. Teammates and friends of a star student and football player in Downey are remembering his young life, tragically taken away in a car crash over the weekend. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Stephanie Davis, a freshman on the Jacksonville University womens soccer team, pic.twitter.com/IjuzAly2cC. Dilbert creator loses comics distributor over racist remarks, Rutherford Co. wrestling coach suspended after alleged sexual contact with student, Metro Schools approves AI security cameras, Franklin Police search for 2 who allegedly stole $4,500 from womans credit cards, Public File: publicfile@wsmv.com - 615-353-2260. Xavier McClain, a 16-year-old at Linden High School, died after he suffered a serious injury during a game on September 9. Thomas attended Edward Waters College at the time (now known as Edward Waters University) while Shell was at Jacksonville University. Friend Vernon Edwards Jr. said Shells death didnt seem real, and that he was still trying to process things. June 26, 1992 12 AM PT. He was the best defensive lineman in the league, Ryan said. Tributes to Shell continued to pour in across social media Thursday and Friday. "He had an infectious smile that naturally attracted people to him. "We've been cool all of our life," Merritt said of Littleton, adding that they would regularly spend the night at each other's houses. Im just thankful having him here in our community because he helped fellas, said Thomas. 1 Dead, 5 Injured After Stolen Car Driver Slams Into Building and Causes Collapse, Tenn. High School Class President Is Killed in Car While Returning Home from Basketball Game, 1-Year-Old Boy Dies After 'Family Friend' Allegedly Steals His Mother's Car with Him Inside and Crashes, D.C., Govt. That was my brother there, more than a friend, just a brother. McCullough said Littleton was "like family.". Zakary Santos Baraza Martinez, who played football with Jaylon, said they were close friends when he started playing football at Warren High School. A candlelight service was held Sunday at Henry Seldon Field to celebrate Dodsons life. Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. Our thoughts and prayers are with the St. Frances Academy Football program and all of those who have been affected by the sudden loss of Lamar Patterson, a bright and talented young man with so much life ahead of him. He was a king. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Editors note: After initially saying Shell had died from COVID-19, his family reached out to News4Jax to say that he only tested positive for the virus. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reported the crash happened on Saturday around 4:10 a.m. at 1502 Lynchburg Highway and Highway 55. LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (WSMV) - A person is facing charges after a Moore County High School student died in a crash on Saturday morning, according to officials. "I pray for Strength and comfort for his parents," Tanuvasa continued. He had 547 tackles and 29 sacks in his six-year pro career. St. Frances administrators did not provide any further comment Wednesday afternoon. There was no way in the world you could be in his presence and you would never feel unhappy or down, you would always feel better because he made you feel better, Foy said. Brown was born and raised in Brooksville and spent his off-season there. Im so sorry I couldnt continue to stand out there. According to the Lynchburg Times, Petty died in a car crash right in front of the high school. Nationally, the Panthers finished No. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "He used to also have a smile, no matter what the day was.". Ricardo Hernandez, 16, said he was shook when he woke up to find out about the tragedy via message posted on social media. An 18-year-old high school student died in a Saturday morning car crash in Euclid. Not only could he coach and teach it, but he could still do it, Foy said. An enormous athlete, a tremendous coach and a beloved person. His family said that theyve seen and heard those stories, and it makes them realize just how much of an impact he left on people. Please wake me up from this nightmare, St. Frances football coach Messay Hailemariam tweeted Wednesday. This is a devastating loss to his family, his friends, his community and obviously to this football team, Eagle General Manager Harry Gamble said. MADISON, Tenn. (WKRN) A community is mourning the loss of a Pearl Cohn High School football player, Two other members of the school's football team were also injured. Students at the school said Jaylon was known for his big smile and abundance of energy. He certainly touched me. The impact caused the car to flip and then strike a tree. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. "Jaylon and myself were just discussing him coming out here this past Thursday for a visit before reporting after graduation," Junior Tanuvasa, a defensive coordinator for the school's football team, wrote on Facebook. Both the driver and the other passenger were transported to a local hospital with major injuries, per the news release. JU athletic director Alex Ricker-Gilbert said in a statement that the Dolphins community mourned the loss of one of the best players in program history. Coach Chris Gilbert announced on Twitter that Edward Jackson died after he was in a car accident These two young men had such a large impact on everybody. He was a special person.. Petty reportedly played football, and baseball and was on the wrestling team. He went to the Pro Bowl the past two seasons. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Hundreds of people gathered in the courtyard outside of Germantown High School on "God's glory can come out of this. Moore County High School held a candlelight vigil for Petty on Sunday night in front of the school. David Jones, head coach of the Tivy THP said the 20-year-old driver was injured and has charges pending. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS . According to the Orlando Sentinel, he reclassified to the Class of 2023 because of COVID-19 and a broken foot that cost him playing time. A candlelight vigil was held for Isaiah Petty on Sunday in front of the school. Griffin said shehad recently bought school supplies for her nephew, who dreamed of attending Mississippi State University. A candlelight service was held Sunday at Henry Seldon Field to celebrate Dodsons life. I dont know what to do. You affected their lives.". Family mourns 16-year-old Coweta County high school football player killed following car crash. 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