Troy University football player Corey McCullers was killed in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon, the school announced.
According to the Montgomery Advertiser, McCullers, 19, was killed when his car “hit a vehicle on U.S. 231 and then ran into a parked travel trailer that had a flat tire on the side of the road.”
The crash occurred around 12:10 p.m. Saturday and McCullers, a walk-on offensive lineman, was declared dead at the scene.
“This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts hurt for the McCullers family,” Troy athletic director John Hartwell said in a statement. “We are reminded every day how precious life is, and the thoughts and prayers of the Troy University Family are with his family, friends and teammates as they mourn the beautiful life that Corey lived.”
McCullers was headed into his second season with the program after working with the scout team and taking a redshirt in 2014.
“The Troy Football Family is heartbroken today over the sudden loss of Corey McCullers,” Troy head coach Neal Brown said. “There is no greater tragedy than losing a young man with a bright future far too soon. Corey was a true Trojan who loved Troy University and his teammates. Our staff and players will always remember Corey’s work ethic and his positive attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
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