BREAKING NEWS Ex-college football star Chandler Jones, 33, killed in tragic highway accident
Former San Jose State football star Chandler Jones has died at the age of 33 after being struck by a car in Los Angeles on Sunday morning.
According to MyNewsLA.com, Jones was fatally hit by a Toyota RAV4 on the Marina Freeway at around 2am.
The ex-Spartans wide receiver, who was the only player in San Jose State history to record at least 50 receptions in each of his four seasons, was pronounced dead at the scene.
'Forever in our hearts, #89,' San Jose State Football wrote on its X account. 'In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones.'
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