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Eastern Michigan football recruit, 17, killed in motorcycle crash after being struck by semitruck
Eastern Michigan football recruit Elijah Berman was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a semitruck Tuesday evening, according to officials. He was just 17. Berman, a member of the college football team's 2026 recruiting class, was riding a 2006 Suzuki DL1000 in Franklin, Ohio, when he was struck by a semitruck at around 5:12 p.m., the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a news release. According to law enforcement, the truck, driven by 41-year-old Anthony Allen of Roseville, Michigan, was coming off a ramp from Interstate 75 north when the truck "struck the motorcycle in the intersection." The semitruck also hit a raised median divider before overturning. Berman was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Allen received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the crash remains under investigation. News of Berman's death shocked his hometown community and the college football community. "We are mourning the passing of Elijah Berman," Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton said in a post on X. "Our thoughts & prayers are with his mother Heather, current teammates, family & friends. Elijah was ultra talented, yet it was his big heart, infectious smile, & awesome personality that made us fall in love with him. RIP Elijah." Berman was a student at Julienne Catholic High School, where he was a member of the school's football and track teams. "Eli knew what it meant to be an Eagle and made an impact anywhere and everywhere he went. He was a leader on the football field and track, an Eagle Ambassador, a big brother in our Little Sibs program, and a strong student with a big personality. He had just accepted an offer to chase his dreams and play college football at Eastern Michigan University," the school said in a statement on Facebook. "Today, and in the days, weeks, and months that follow, we ask our community to please keep Eli's family, friends, and all who loved him in your prayers as we hold on to each other during this heartbreaking time. May God's peace surround us all, especially #55." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Elijah Berman, a 17-year-old committed to Eastern Michigan University, passes away after his motorcycle collides with a semi-truck
(Image via X: Elijah Berman with Chris Creighton) On June 24, Daniel Susco and Kristen Spicker of the Dayton Daily News shared the tragic passing news of a 17-year-old student of the Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. The Warren County Coroner's Office confirmed the identity of the teenager as Elijah Berman of Dayton. The principal of the High School released a statement, 'It is with broken hearts that our community comes together to embrace the family and friends of senior student Elijah Berman who tragically died on Tuesday evening.' Elijah Berman, a defensive lineman from Dayton, dies at 17 after his motorcycle collides with a semi-truck in Franklin According to the Dayton Daily News, at around 5:12 pm, emergency crews were called to a crash site at the ramp from Northbound Interstate 75 to Ohio 123. A 1995 Peterbilt 379 semi-truck was driving down the ramp from the highway when it hit a 2006 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycle in Franklin. The motorcycle was driving south on Ohio 123 in the intersection. After the collision, the semi-truck hit a raised median divider and overturned. The motorcycle overturned and came to a halt at the raised median divider. Elijah Berman was the one driving the 2006 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycle. Ten days ago, Elijah Berman had committed to the Eastern Michigan Eagles On June 16, Elijah Berman committed to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Audiologists Furious About New $160 Device That Makes Hearing Crystal Clear Again Top Trending News Today Learn More Undo He was a defensive lineman from Dayton, Ohio. According to 247Sports, many college football teams like Ohio Bobcats, Bowling Green Falcons, Kent State Golden Flashes, Army Black Knights, Navy Midshipmen, Eastern Kentucky Colonels, Mercyhurst College Lakers, and Pennsylvania Quakers had shown interest in acquiring Elijah Berman. The Eastern Michigan Eagles offered Berman in February 2025. He visited them on June 8. And officially committed to the Eagles on June 16. Ten days later, he tragically passes away after his motorcycle collides with a semi-truck in Franklin. Tributes pour in for Eastern Michigan commit DT Elijah Berman from all over the football fraternity FootballForever's official Instagram account wrote, 'Eastern Michigan commit DT Elijah Berman tragically passed in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday. Berman, 17, was attending Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in Dayton, Ohio, and had just committed to play football at EMU on June 16. Eastern Michigan HC Chris Creighton issued the following statement: 'We are mourning the passing of Elijah Berman. Our thoughts & prayers are with his mother Heather, current teammates, family & friends. Elijah was ultra talented, yet it was his big heart, infectious smile, & awesome personality that made us fall in love with him. RIP Elijah.' Also Read: Kane Brown calls Travis Kelce's ladylove Taylor Swift a special guest at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville | NFL News - Times of India Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
