Alex Collins, previous Ravens running back, slaughtered in cruiser crash at age 28

BALTIMORE – Previous NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, was murdered in a cruiser crash in South Florida, specialists said. He was 28.

Collins was driving a cruiser that smashed into a sport-utility vehicle Sunday night in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, the Broward District Sheriff’s Office said in a news discharge.

The SUV was making a cleared out turn when Collins’ bike hit its raise traveler side. The affect caused Collins to go through a window of the SUV and come to rest interior the vehicle, the sheriff’s office said. Collins was articulated dead at the scene.

The SUV driver, whose title was withheld, remained at the scene and participated with examiners, specialists said.

In those two seasons in Baltimore, Collins picked up 326 hurrying yards with 13 touchdowns. He celebrated touchdowns with an Irish move within the conclusion zone.

“Alex was a delight to be around and somebody whose light sparkled brightly,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said in a articulation. “I’ll continuously keep in mind him for being a incredible colleague who had an elevating soul that affected everybody he experienced. He was moreover a savvy player who ran with boundless assurance, and he contributed to a parcel of our victory amid his time in Baltimore. We send our sincere condolences and bolster to Alex’s family. May he presently rest in God’s interminable peace.”

The Seahawks discharged a articulation from Collins’ family Monday night

“Alex was cherished by his family and companions as well as supporters from all around the world. All who genuinely know him can validate to his drive, assurance, and larger-than-life identity,” the explanation said. “We merciful ask your contemplations and supplications for our family amid this troublesome time.”

Collins played in college at Arkansas, where he hurried for over 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons. He’s moment to Darren McFadden on the school’s career surging list, and he was portion of one of the foremost vital plays in later SEC history in 2015 at Mississippi.

The Razorbacks were down by seven in additional time and confronted fourth-and-25. Brandon Allen’s pass was total to Seeker Henry, who was almost to be handled close the sideline, well brief of the line to pick up. Henry frantically flung the ball in reverse toward the center of the field. The ball bounced to Collins, who took off toward the other sideline and got the primary down.

Arkansas in the long run won 53-52.

“We are so disheartened by the sudden and appalling passing of Alex Collins. He was a amazing Razorback and an indeed way better individual,” the Arkansas football account posted on social media. “His adore for the Razorbacks and crave to be a Hog was irrefutable. We are going miss him enormously. Our considerations are with his family and cherished ones amid this troublesome time.”

Collins played three seasons for the Seahawks and two for the Ravens. He hurried for 973 yards for Baltimore in 2017.

“Alex was a delight to be around and somebody whose light sparkled brightly,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a explanation. “I’ll continuously keep in mind him for being a awesome partner who had an elevating soul that affected everybody he experienced. He was too a keen player who ran with boundless assurance, and he contributed to a part of our victory amid his time in Baltimore.”