Former Seattle Seahawks player Alex Collins died at 28 following a fatal motorcycle crash.
According to a statement from the Broward County Sheriffâs Office on Monday, Collinsâ motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet Suburban SUV Sunday night in Florida.
âThe 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,â the statement read.
Collins was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation surrounding the details of his death is ongoing.
On Aug. 14, the Seahawks shared a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on behalf of his family.
The organization wrote:
âIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alex Collins this morning. Alex was cherished by his family and friends as well as supporters from all around the world. All who truly know him can attest to his drive, determination, and larger-than-life personality. We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this difficult time. We ask for privacy as we navigate through our grief. We will provide updates regarding funeral arrangements as they become available.â
The Baltimore Ravens, whom Collins played for between 2017 and 2018, remembered him as someone who would âgreet everyone with a smileâ and âgenuinely kind person who carried a special joy and passion wherever he went.â
âMay Alex be remembered for the light and love he brought so many people in his life,â the statement concluded.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also paid tribute to the athlete on X. He said Collins was âa joy to be around.â
âIâll 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,â he shared.