Former Patriots legendary wide receiver David Patten dead after a motorcycle accident
David Patten one of Tom Brady’s prime targets in their Super Bowl run is dead at the age of 47.
According to reports, Patten was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday outside of Columbia, South Carolina.
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Nick Pye, a motorcycle driver — identified by the coroner as Patten — crossed the median, causing a crash involving two other cars. One of the cars’ drivers was also taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries.
Patten played for five NFL teams but won three Super Bowls win the Patriots over his 12 year playing career.
This is such a sad day for the Patriots fans. He was a great player, and I am a Bills fan.
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