FOREVER IN OUR HEART: Cleveland Browns Star Player Dies In A Car Accident.
After Alex Collins, a former running back for the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, the NFL community was shocked to learn the cause of his death.
Collins, 28, lost his life in a motorbike accident near Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, on Sunday night, according to a news release from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Collins, according to officials, crashed his motorcycle into an SUV that was turning left. According to authorities, he struck the SUV’s back passenger side, breaking through the glass in the process.
Authorities said that the running back was declared dead at the scene. According to authorities, the unidentified SUV driver stayed at the scene and assisted with the investigation.
Alex Collins vs. Browns: On October 10, 2018, in Cleveland, the Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins participates in warm-ups before an NFL football game. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski, File) Collins’ family released a statement through the Seahawks, saying, “We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this difficult time.” The Ravens and head coach John Harbaugh also released statements regarding Collins’ passing.
“Alex was a joy to be around and someone whose light shined brightly,” Harbaugh stated. “He was a fantastic colleague with an upbeat demeanor that touched everyone he came into contact with. I will always remember that about him. In addition, he was a brilliant player who ran with unwavering determination. During his tenure in Baltimore, he made significant contributions to our success. We offer Alex’s family our sincere sympathies and support. May he now rest in the everlasting peace of God.”
