Tuesday, August 15th 2023, 12:28 pm
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins died, the team announced. He was 28 years old.
CBS News Miami said he was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash in Broward County, Florida.
Deputies said Collins was traveling on a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600K motorcycle when, at the same time, an adult female was traveling the opposite direction in a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban SUV.
"At some point, the Chevrolet driver proceeded to turn left to travel south onto Northwest 33rd Avenue. As the car crossed the eastbound lanes, the motorcycle struck the rear passenger side of the SUV. The impact caused the motorcyclist to enter the rear passenger side window of the Chevrolet and come to a final rest inside the car. The collision also caused the Chevrolet to rotate clockwise before finally resting," investigators said.
Collins, a former college standout at Arkansas, played with the Ravens in 2017 and 2018. He played five NFL seasons.
In those two seasons in Baltimore, Collins gained 326 rushing yards with 13 touchdowns. He celebrated touchdowns with an Irish dance in the end zone.
"Alex was a joy to be around and someone whose light shined brightly," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. "I'll always remember him for being a great teammate who had an uplifting spirit that impacted everyone he encountered. He was also a smart player who ran with unlimited determination, and he contributed to a lot of our success during his time in Baltimore. We send our heartfelt condolences and support to Alex's family. May he now rest in God's eternal peace."
He most recently played for the Memphis Showboats of the USFL.
Collins gained 4211 yards with two touchdowns with Seattle in 2021, his final season in the NFL.
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