Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Dies at 18 in Car Crash

The promising young cornerback lost his life in a fiery accident near his hometown in Indiana, leaving the Pittsburgh football community in mourning.

Mason Alexander, an 18-year-old freshman cornerback for the Pittsburgh Panthers, died in a car crash on Saturday night in Fishers, Indiana.
Alexander was a passenger in a 2016 BMW that swerved off the road to avoid a head-on collision, struck a tree, and caught fire; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident occurred on Florida Road, with local authorities reporting the driver attempted to pass another vehicle before losing control.
Alexander, a four-star recruit and one of Pitt's top-rated freshmen, had recently enrolled in January following his early graduation from Hamilton Southeastern High School.
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and Alexander's former teammates expressed profound grief, praising his energy, positivity, and the lasting impression he made during his short time with the team.