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Austin Peay State football player Jeremiah Collins died in a car crash

Jeremiah Collins a freshman football player at Austin Peay State University passed away last night after being involved in a car crash near the school.

APSU school released this statement:

“All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Collins Family today,” said APSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Jeremiah, and we will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time.”

“We are all devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jeremiah Collins,” said head football coach Scotty Walden. “Jeremiah was an outstanding young man who brought an incredible attitude and energy every day. We grieve with the Collins family for their tragic loss and lift them up in prayer.

Collins was a freshman from Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated from Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Collins was a member of the Patriots’ 2022 TSSAA 6A State Championship team, playing defensive back, wide receiver, and returning kicks.

Please pray for the Collins Family and Jeremiah’s teammates during the grieving process.

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