Former University of Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard died Thursday at the age of 19, Fox News reported.
Howard was involved in a traffic accident while driving from Tuscaloosa to the new campus on July 20. After the accident, Howard got out of his car to check on other accident victims and was struck by another passing vehicle. according to He was seriously injured and was placed in a medically induced coma for 10 days, he told KPRC-TV.
Former University of Alabama football player Terrance Howard dies after being hit by car | Reports https://t.co/guqCc9pKXO
— Tuscaloosa News (@tuscaloosanews) August 4, 2024
Howard died from head injuries and was taken off life support, 247Sports reportThe football world expressed sadness at the loss of such a talented young player, with Alabama head coach Karen DeBoer, who recently took over as head coach after Nick Saban's retirement, paying tribute to Howard, noting his impact on the team and the close relationship he had with his teammates.
“I want to send my thoughts and prayers,” DeBoer said on Fox News. report“Terrance Howard was with us and has since transferred to North Carolina Central. He has passed away. We have several players on the team who were very close to him and I want to send my prayers and thoughts to his family.”
#NCCUCommunity |It is with deep sadness that we announce that Terrance Howard, a valued member of the NCCU football team and freshman transfer student, passed away in a car accident on August 1, 2024. |Read more: https://t.co/TCBNQOLLLG pic.twitter.com/o6spDpnttH
— North Carolina Central University (@NCCU) August 5, 2024
“we, Terrance HowardNorth Carolina Central University, a freshman transfer student and a valued member of the NCCU football team I have written On Twitter. (RELATED: Minnesota Vikings rookie Kyrie Jackson dies in car accident in Maryland)
Though he only played varsity football as a senior at Ridge Pointe High School in Siena, Texas, Howard's talent was undeniable, and although he never played in a game for the Crimson Tide, he was awarded a full scholarship to attend NC Central, an HBCU that competes in the MEAC, according to Fox News.
