The name of the passenger was not immediately released. The two schoolcommunities that are often rivals onsportsfields and courts find themselves united in mourning over the deaths of twostudent athletes just days before the beginning of the school year. Zook's obituary says Smith was his "best friend." Friend Vernon Edwards Jr. said Shells death didnt seem real, and that he was still trying to process things. Thomas met Shell back in 2002. Its one of those things its silly to try to replace it its been such a hard, but however its brought us so close together, said Foy. Calvin Waddy Jr. is lead pastor at Central Community Church of God in Jackson, and he also works with students at Germantown Middle School through a mentorship program. Brooksville Police Chief Ed Tincher said Browns 12-year-old nephew also was killed in the single-car accident. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community,please subscribe or activate your digital account today. "I pray for Strength and comfort for his parents," Tanuvasa continued. Baltimore's St. Frances Academy junior Lamar Patterson died on Wednesday, the school confirmed. Defensive end Jayson Gwinn, 20, was pronounced dead about 3 a.m. at the scene of the two-car collision, said university spokesman Malcolm Baroway. Fellow tackle Mike Golic fought back tears. Shell stopped her, grabbed her arm and led her out of the gym before he summoned a school resource officer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reported the crash happened on Saturday around 4:10 a.m. at 1502 Lynchburg Highway and Highway 55. The first night he came to Philly he went to an event with us against the cruelty of animals. The train entered the roadway as the gates were in the process of lowering, police said. He was a two-time first team All-Pioneer Football League selection after a sterling career as a return specialist and defensive back. Coach Chris Gilbert announced on Twitter that Edward Jackson died after he was in a car accident Lin Shell, a former star football player at Jacksonville University and an assistant coach at Jackson High School, died on Thursday. Shell, who went by Lin-J, was inducted into the JU football hall of fame in 2013. ", Zook's obituary says: "Tyler enjoyed spending time with his teammates both on and off the field. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/ For News 4 JAX], (Gary Lloyd McCullough, Gary Lloyd McCullough 2019). Shell was 39 and in very good health, according to friends. 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. Channel 2 Action News reached out to Georgia State Patrol for the crash report. Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but hes been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. 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. A community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old football player who died after a car accident earlier this month. We now ask that you continue to pray for Brandy and the familys comfort and guidance as they navigate this next chapter., 9 children, including 5-year-old, shot outside Ga. gas station, Cheating allegations led to Gwinnett drug raid that family says was a mistake, search warrant shows, Church members talk about Jimmy Carters legacy at Plains church where he taught Sunday school. The impact caused the car to flip and then strike a tree. Baltimore Sun staff contributed to this article. It was difficult to grasp how a man with such energy and in such good physical condition could be gone so suddenly. There is no evidence of alcohol or drug use by anyone involved in the crash, according to police. The JU family mourns with them. The driver, identified by the CHP as Dajon Hancox, was taken to St. Francis Medical Center, along with his two passengers. "He had an infectious smile that naturally attracted people to him. Every kid was mesmerized [by him]. ", RELATED VIDEO: Teen Volleyball Player Dies, 3 Families Injured in 'Tragic' Crash While Traveling to Texas Tournament. St. Frances dealt with tragedy in April when Aaron Wilson, a star defensive end who was ranked among the states top Class of 2022 prospects, died at the age of 17 after a battle with brain cancer. St. Frances football went 8-1 during the fall season to finish No. News of Shells passing has been shocking, including for his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother, Travis Thomas. 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. He certainly touched me. "Tyrese had so much more of his life to live," Griffin said. Not only could he coach and teach it, but he could still do it, Foy said. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Minnesota High School standout football player Tyler Stone was killed in a car accident. Foy said Shell would get the very best out of every kid every day. The driver, identified by the CHP as Dajon Hancox, was taken to St. Francis Medical Center, along with his two passengers. The Eagles took Brown as the ninth draft pick in 1987 after he was an All-American at Miami. According to the team's Hudl.com page, Smith was a running back and outside linebacker in the class of 2024, while Zook was an offensive and defensive tackle in the class of 2023. Former Ribault head coach Lin Shell during warm-ups before a football game against Raines at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. 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,died Friday ina car accident, a school official confirmed. A good mentor will always try to touch a student or its players to be better than they were, he said.. Freshman Stephanie Davis was killed in car accident Sunday. Im so sorry I couldnt continue to stand out there. 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. He spent all of last seasons training camp holding out, but when he returned with a contract worth more than $1 million with incentives, he gave his new coach, Rich Kotite, a hug as he headed for the field for the Eagles first game. The chief said further details on the accident would not be released until today. "Very surprising. "Me and him were like brothers;we did everything together," Pettus said. . "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. The school officials also asked the community to keep his family, including brother Kesnel, a graduate from 2008, in their prayers. McCullough said Littleton was "like family.". Nationally, the Panthers finished No. Menard graduated from Saint Joseph last spring and then enrolled for a semesterat St. Thomas More School in Connecticut. 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. Family and friends of 16-year-old Javier Dodson A candlelight service was held Sunday at Henry Seldon Field to celebrate Dodsons life. 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. Four people were killed and another Im completely devastated and lost, Dodsons mother wrote in an update on the GoFundMe page. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. We lost a great friend, Golic said. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS . They held onto every word and he was so special. He was the best defensive lineman in the league, Ryan said. "Our Downey Unified family is heartbroken that we have lost one of our Warren High School students, a young man with a bright future ahead of him who has been such a big part of our Downey Unified family," the district said in a statement, per ABC affiliate KABC. Funeral set for high school football player killed in car crash 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. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free weekly newsletter to get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday. Thats the kind of person he is.. Earlier, he told reporters at the scene that Brown, 27, was leaving a Chevrolet dealer about 5 p.m. EDT when his Corvette skidded and flipped over on a rain-slicked road off U.S. 41. Coach Kevin Pearson told NBC Los Angeles that Connish was "definitely at the top of the list" among the "amazing young men" he'd taught in almost three decades. Before arriving at St. Frances, Patterson was a star at Kissimmee Liberty, where he still holds the school record for the longest interception return on a 102-yard pick-six. A Twitter post by Saint Joseph Regional High School said that Menards "positive attitude was infectious and he was a pleasure to be around." Get the latest high school sports stories, photos and video from around the region. Family mourns 16-year-old Coweta County high school football player killed following car crash. At this point you dont give a damn about football. Students at the school said Jaylon was known for his big smile and abundance of energy. Another assistant, offensive coordinator, Donald Rocker, Jr., died unexpectedly of congestive heart failure on May 2. GoFundMe pages have been started for the families of both Smith and Zook. An 18-year-old female was found seriously injured at the scene and taken to the hospital. My kids godparents. 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. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Moore County Schools (MCS) reported that senior Isaiah Petty died early Saturday morning. Members of the WNMU football community also took to social media to mourn his passing. The Downey Unified School District says they have mental health staff on hand at Warren High School to support grieving students and staff. According to a release from the East Lampeter police, authorities responding to a single-vehicle crash at 12:13 a.m. found a 16-year-old boy, since identified by family as Tyreese Smith, deceased under the car, which had rolled over. 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. Brown recorded 150 tackles and nine sacks last year. Im so sorry I couldnt continue to stand out there. Were here for his family now for whatever they need. 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. Dodson was rushed to a local hospital, where he underwent several medical procedures. According to A HIGH school football star reportedly died in a tragic car accident on his way to school after he had begun to look at colleges for his dream career. 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. 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. "Father, I pray that this community leans on each other.". MADISON, Tenn. (WKRN) A community is mourning the loss of a Pearl Cohn High School football player, "Ty and Armond affected y'all's lives. Tributes to Shell continued to pour in across social media Thursday and Friday. "I cried and I cried. Family and friends said Dodson was a Northgate High School student and a football team member. He helped raised money in 1988 for an 11-year-old girl who was in a coma after an automobile accident in Brooksville. THP said 20-year-old Kaden White was driving west on state Route 55 when they traveled off the roadway, hit a ditch, and struck a culvert. David Jones, head coach of the Tivy High school football player from Snow Hill killed in car crash Coach Chris Gilbert announced on Twitter that Edward Jackson died after he was in a car accident Monday afternoon. Speak to others with kindness, seek to understand, comfort those in need, and tell those you care about how you feel - repeatedly. Foy said Shell, a physical education teacher at Ribault, had a method to his coaching that went beyond the field. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. More:One dead in Route 3 crash that closed all westbound lanes in East Rutherford, "I think everyone that would meet him or be around him could see how genuine and caring he could be,"said Marangi, who confirmed that Menard died in a car accident Friday. "Rest In Peace, Smiley.". Were hurting, which is one thing, but were so proud of the love being shown and by the young kids.. Condolences poured in on social media from St. Frances teammates and coaches and the high school football community at large. He had 547 tackles and 29 sacks in his six-year pro career. Thats what carries us through.. I was in shock," he said. According to the Lynchburg Times, Petty died in a car crash right in front of the high school. A GoFundMe has since been created to help the Connish family. A preliminary investigation determined the Nissan veered to the right at about 10:50 p.m. and hit a raised asphalt curb, sending it off the roadway and into a metal light pole. "For anyone who knew Jaylon, they could attest to the fact that he was a remarkable young man. Your presence will help with the healing process.. My heart is hurting so bad. 4 in the final USA Today Super 25 rankings and No. Ryan, reached in Los Angeles, said the Eagles will miss Browns leadership. August 6, 2021 / 6:00 AM / CBS Chicago BARTLETT, Ill. (CBS) -- One 16-year-old boy who played high school football is dead, and three other teenage boys were He went to the Pro Bowl the past two seasons. ", In addition to having an "unparalleled work ethic," the student was remembered as being "a great human being" who "always did things right. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Stephanie Davis, a freshman on the Jacksonville University womens soccer team, A community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old football player who died after a car accident earlier this month. We must focus our time on the things that truly matter for we do not know what tomorrow may bring, MCS said in a Facebook post. Taryl Hoskin said Tyrese's impactwould continue through his friends. DOWNEY The Warren High School football team is mourning the death of senior Jaylon Connish, who died in a car crash on the 5 Freeway in Downey Saturday night. Beloved Atlanta community leader Thomas Dortch dead at 72. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Thomas said once they connected and became fraternity brothers, it was always support always love. Wanted to thank everyone for coming out last night. Associate Editor, Human Interest - PEOPLE. Brown was born and raised in Brooksville and spent his off-season there. Im completely devastated and lost, Dodsons mother wrote in an update on the GoFundMe page. A preliminary investigation determined that there were three people inside the car at the time an 18-year-old driver and two passengers, one of whom succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. Alan Loving, student and families pastor at First Baptist Madison, said his daughter ran track with Armond Littleton, the other student who died in the Monday crash. COWETA COUNTY, Ga. A community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old football player who died after a car accident earlier this month. Long Live LP, Panthers running back Terron Kellman wrote in announcing his decision to commit to Northern Illinois on National Signing Day. An enormous athlete, a tremendous coach and a beloved person. In a letter the school sent out to the St. Frances Academy family around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, it was announced that class would be dismissed at 1 p.m. and grief counselors would be made available. "It was overwhelming just to see the amount of people that support him, and it lifted a burden off of my shoulders. 7 by MaxPreps. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. I dont know what to do. "God's glory can come out of this. Shell spent the 2019 season as the interim head coach at Ribault, moving into that head coaching role after the abrupt removal of Kelvin Smith. "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.". No charges have been filed at this point. Our lives are truly but a vapor. March 7, 2022 / 4:00 PM [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. According to the Lynchburg Times, Petty died in a car crash right in front of the high school. A sport utility vehicle carrying eight high school football players on their way to a team meal after practice crashed on a New Jersey highway, killing four players and They did not elaborate on the cause of his death. He enrolled at Sacred Heart University in January and was excelling as a student and football player this spring on their campus, just as he did here with us, according to a Facebook post by St. Thomas More School. 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. Outside of football, Shell garnered quite a bit of attention for his actions during a fight at school in 2018 at Ribault. THP said the 20-year-old driver was injured and has charges pending. Petty, 17, who was reportedly a passenger in the vehicle at the time, was not wearing a seatbelt, according to THP. Police say the car was owned by the father of the injured victim, but it's unclear who was driving. He was warm and caring. Patterson was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Interstate 5, according to a California Highway Patrol news release obtained by PEOPLE. Tyrese's father, Taryl Hoskin, said his son would have been happy to see all of the people who came to the vigil. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. All energy baby, all energy, you got to bring all energy, said Foy. Family and friends confirmed that he died five days later on Feb. 16. He just had confidence that was contagious.. Ricardo Hernandez, 16, said he was shook when he woke up to find out about the tragedy via message posted on social media. MADISON, Tenn. (WKRN) A community is mourning the loss of a Pearl Cohn High School football player, who tragically died in a car crash. According to reports, the third passenger, Juan Wilson, remains in critical condition. This is a devastating loss to his family, his friends, his community and obviously to this football team, Eagle General Manager Harry Gamble said. A community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old football player who died after a car accident earlier this month. I love you lil bro.. "Ty will be remembered for his playful personality and his ability to bring joy to others," the obituary states. "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. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Thomas attended Edward Waters College at the time (now known as Edward Waters University) while Shell was at Jacksonville University. Im just thankful having him here in our community because he helped fellas, said Thomas. St. Frances Academy junior Lamar Patterson, a standout wide receiver and cornerback on the schools top-ranked football team, died in a car crash on his way to On Sunday, Moore County High School will be having a candlelight vigil Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. "He had a personality that everyone gravitated toward. Pa. Football Player Dies in Car Crash Before Teammate and After JU, Shell played arena football and later, for four teams in the Canadian Football League before returning to Jacksonville and segueing into teaching and coaching. He was a special person.. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "He used to also have a smile, no matter what the day was.". They can lean on us.". / KCAL News. 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. Jaylon died at the hospital. It is with a heavy heart that we come to you to say that heaven gained another precious angel. Javier was given his wings, the fundraiser said. His sudden passing stunned friends, coaches and players across the area, and across the country. We try to reflect back on them. He was healthy. "You did an amazing job raising a humble, respectful and driven young man.". 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 St. Frances Academy junior Lamar Patterson, a standout wide receiver and cornerback on the schools top-ranked football team, died in a car crash on his way to school Wednesday morning, the schools principal, Dr. Curtis Turner, confirmed. "He was one of the most hard-working people I met, in the weight room, on the field, in the class," Zakary said. Dodson was rushed to a local hospital, where he underwent several medical procedures. "We come here tonight as different races, from different socio-economic backgrounds, and maybe from very different upbringings, but we're all here tonight united," said Luke Comfort, student pastor at Grace Crossing Church in Canton in a prayer. Pearl Cohn High School football player killed in crash. The players, Trey Woodberry, Desedric Johnson, and Kentron Haskin, died in a car accident a week ago. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Multi-media journalist with a special interest in Georgia issues. Manningsaid he first heard about the accident atpractice on Monday. Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. Lauren Boebert Gets Absolutely Schooled By Jamie Raskin Using Trump's Own Words, 20-year-old teacher's assistant dies in car crash, Road Closed After Car Crashed Into Power Pole, Ben Kweller Reveals His 16-Year-Old Son Was Killed, Man to be cleared of murder 73 years after convictions, Sanford community mourns loss of 2 children who died in dirt bike crash. 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. DOWNEY (CBSLA) Students at Warren High School in Downey are in mourning Monday after a devastating weekend crash killed a football player, and injured two of his teammates. I went down and drafted him because he was our kind of player, Ryan said. All rights reserved. Please wake me up from this nightmare .you are #Panther4lyfe i know for a fact that you are in heaven with my other goon Aaron Wilson ..may you Rest In Peace Lamar Patterson I love you soooooo much!!!! Jerome Brown, star defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, was killed Thursday Smith's obituary describes him as a "loving son" to his mother who loved sports, especially football and basketball. St. Frances administrators did not provide any further comment Wednesday afternoon. The investigation is ongoing. Menard was outgoing and was always there for someone having a bad day. A Pennsylvania high school football player was found dead in a car crash last Saturday before his best friend, who'd also been in the vehicle, was found dead by suicide less than two hours later. "We needed to gather together to share the sorrow together because there is strength in that," Waddy said. 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