Troy University Football Player Killed in Car Accident
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A member of the troy university football team has died after a three-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon in Pike County.
19-year-old Corey Mccullers of Deatsville was a red-shirt freshman for the Trojans. He played on the scout team during the 2014 season and was a member of Troy’s three-point-oh club.
Police say Mccullers was killed when the 1997 BMW 328I he was driving collided with a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am before coming to rest after striking a travel trailer that was parked on the shoulder with a flat tire.
The crash happened on Highway 231 at the 87 mile marker about 6 miles north of troy.
The driver and two passengers of the Pontiac were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The crash is still under investigation.
“This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts hurt for the McCullers family,” Troy Athletic Director John Hartwell said. “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.”
“The Troy Football Family is heartbroken today over the sudden loss of Corey McCullers,” Troy football 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.”
