A student-athlete who committed to the University of Pittsburgh's football program died in a car crash in Indiana. He was identified as Mason Alexander. Alexander played football in Indiana at Hamilton Southeastern High School and was accepted into the University of Pittsburgh after graduating early.

University of Pittsburgh football player dies in car crash

Mason had just enrolled at Pitt in January following his early graduation from Indiana’s Hamilton Southeastern High School. Even during that short time, he made a great impre

He was identified as Mason Alexander. Alexander was the passenger in a car that attempted to pass another vehicle just before the top of a hill when another vehicle came the oppos

The college football world is in mourning this week as the Pittsburgh Panthers lost a young member of their team after a tragic car accident. On Sunday morning, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi shared the devastating news that freshman cornerback Mason Alexander had passed away in a car

University of Pittsburgh football player Mason Alexander — who just joined the Panthers’ team in January — has tragically died at 18 years old. Alexander was killed on Saturday, March 1, in a crash in his hometown of Fishers,

University of Pittsburgh football player Mason Alexander -- who just joined the Panthers' team in January -- has tragically died at 18 years old.