Pitt football player passes away in fatal car crash out of state
A student-athlete who committed to the University of Pittsburgh's Football program passed away in a car crash in Indiana.
He was identified as Mason Alexander.
Alexander played football in Indiana at Hamilton Southeastern High School and was accepted into the University of Pittsburgh after graduating early.
"Mason was a special young man who touched the lives of everyone he met. His smile, presence, and energy would light up every room he was in," said Mike Kelly, Football Head Coach of the Hamilton Southeastern Royals.
In a statement released by Pat Narduzzi, the University of Pittsburgh Football Head Coach, he said he received a call no parent, teacher or coach ever want to hear, the news of the sudden loss of a young and promising life.
"Our entire program is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Mason Alexander's passing, Mason had just enrolled in Pitt in January," said Narduzzi.
"He will always be a Panther to us."
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