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Indianapolis Star
05-05-2025
- Indianapolis Star
HamCo prosecutors file to move charges to adult court for teen accused in Mason Alexander death
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office filed to transfer their case against the driver accused in 18-year-old Mason Alexander's death to adult court. On March 1, 2025, Alexander was a passenger in a 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road near 113th Street in Fishers. The BMW's 17-year-old driver tried to pass another vehicle just before the crest of a hill but spotted oncoming traffic, swerved to avoid a collision and veered off the road. The BMW struck a tree and caught fire. Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities declined to comment on reports of an arrest last week, but on May 5 confirmed that a juvenile court petition alleges reckless homicide, reckless driving and false government identification. Though Alexander's family confirmed the driver has turned 18 since the crash, Indiana law requires the case to begin in juvenile court. Under state statute, adult criminal courts only have automatic jurisdiction for minors charged with specific crimes, none of which are alleged in this case. The prosecutor's office confirmed the teen is in custody as of May 5. "As prosecutors, we are committed to seeking justice in a way that honors Mason's life and respects the seriousness of this tragedy," Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Kocher wrote. The defendant's name will not be released unless the court agrees to move the case out of the juvenile system. The prosecutor's office did not immediately respond to a question about when the judge's ruling will be made. Alexander's family has been vocal in their search for answers. On April 21, his family and friends rallied outside the sheriff's office holding signs demanding justice and accountability. Alexander, a star football player, graduated early from Hamilton Southeastern High School to play as a cornerback for the University of Pittsburgh.
Indianapolis Star
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Watch ex-HSE, Indiana baseball player Matt Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat
Could there be a better "Welcome to the Show" moment? Matt Gorski, a 27-year-old outfielder from Hamilton Southeastern High School and Indiana baseball, made an instant impact Thursday night in his major-league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He smacked a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in his first at-bat. Gorski hit 24 homers with 108 RBIs and .306 batting average over three seasons for the Hoosiers (2017-19) before the Pirates selected him in the second round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft. Gorski played for the Indianapolis Indians briefly in 2022 and '23 and was on the team full-time in 2024. He got a call up to the Pirates on Thursday. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 'You hope and pray to get it one day, but you never really know until you get it,' Gorski said just before the season. 'Hopefully, it'll be because I earned it, not because of injuries or anything like that.' Gorski hit .330 in his HSE career, going .344 as a senior with 5 home runs and 30 RBIs.
CBS News
02-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
A Pitt football player has died in a fatal car crash out of state
A student-athlete who committed to the University of Pittsburgh's football program died 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, Head Coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team, he said he received a call no parent, teacher or coach ever want to get, 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 at Pitt in January," said Narduzzi. "He will always be a Panther to us."
CBS News
02-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
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."
