Former Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard died last week at the age of 19, several days after being hit by a car.
The Missouri City, Texas, native spent 10 days in a medically induced coma after being hit by a car on July 20.
Howard, who transferred to North Carolina Central during the offseason, was involved in a car accident on Interstate 85 while driving from Tuscaloosa to his new campus, according to KTRK-TV.
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Former Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard died last week at the age of 19, several days after being hit by a car. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Howard reportedly got out of the car to check on the other victims of the accident when he was hit by another vehicle.
Howard “suffered a brain trauma and was put on life support,” according to 247 Sports.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, who replaced Nick Saban after his retirement, offered his condolences.
Former Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard died last week at the age of 19, several days after being hit by a car. (Lance King/Replay Photos via Getty Images)
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“I want to send my thoughts and prayers to them,” DeBoer said. “Terrance Howard, who was with us and transferred to North Carolina Central. He passed away and there are some guys that are here on this team that are close to him and are thinking about him as well, but I just want to send prayers and thoughts to his family.”
Howard's family also told KHOU that Saban also reached out to them.
Howard attended Ridge Point High School in Sienna, Texas, where he did not play at the varsity level until his senior year.
A view of Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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He did not appear in any games for the Crimson Tide, but reports say he was given a full scholarship to attend NC Central, an HBCU that plays in the MEAC.
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