Former Seattle Seahawks player Alex Collins died at 28 following a fatal motorcycle crash.
According to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Collins’ motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet Suburban SUV Sunday night in Florida.
“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 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:
“It 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.”
A statement from the Collins family. pic.twitter.com/XWteHpgM3r
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) August 15, 2023
The Baltimore Ravens, whom Collins played for between 2017 and 2018, remembered him as someone who would “greet everyone with a smile” and “genuinely kind person who carried a special joy and passion wherever he went.”
“May Alex be remembered for the light and love he brought so many people in his life,” the statement concluded.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also paid tribute to the athlete on X. He said Collins was “a joy to be around.”
“Alex was a joy to be around and someone whose light shined brightly.”
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 15, 2023
Coach Harbaugh on Alex Collins. pic.twitter.com/X5u8va0VFA
“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,” he shared.