In a devastating turn of events, two former University of Hawaii football players, DJ Hayden and Zach McMillan, lost their lives in a horrific accident near downtown on Saturday morning. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when a vehicle ran a red light on Fannin Street, close to the Gulf Freeway.
Tragically, the accident resulted in six fatalities, including Hayden and McMillan, with one more individual in critical condition. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by their former teammates, who shared their grief and disbelief over the sudden loss.
The Raiders Silver & Black posted on Facebook,
“Nahhh man this is Heartbreaking.. former Houston football players D.J. Hayden and Zach McMillan were among those killed in a collision early Saturday morning in Houston. -Jax”
DJ Hayden, a former University of Houston football player, had a remarkable career despite surviving a near-fatal injury to his heart. Drafted in the first round by the Oakland Raiders in 2013, Hayden played eight seasons in the NFL. His journey to the professional league gained national attention in 2012 when a practice accident caused a near-fatal blow to the primary vein supplying blood to his heart. Remarkably, just a week after being released from the hospital, he was selected twelfth overall in the NFL draft.
Tragic News: Former #Raiders 2013 first round pick CB DJ Hayden was killed in a car crash early this morning in Houston, along with 5 others.
2 are in life threatening condition. pic.twitter.com/BZQB2mAIMj
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) November 11, 2023
The broader football community mourns the loss of these talented athletes, and details surrounding the accident are under investigation by local authorities. The impact of this tragedy is felt not only by their former teammates but by fans and colleagues who admired their contributions to the sport.
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