Austin Peay freshman DB dies following single-vehicle crash

[July 24, 2023]  Austin Peay freshman defensive back Jeremiah Collins died Friday night in a single-vehicle accident near the school's campus in Clarksville, Tenn. He was 18. 

Per the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Collins was driving his 2004 GMC Canyon pickup truck at a high rate of speed and rolled his vehicle after attempting to exit I-24 at Briley Parkway West toward Clarksville.

Police said there were no signs of impairment at the scene. Collins was transported to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in North Nashville, Tenn., and was pronounced dead.

"We are all devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jeremiah Collins," Austin Peay coach Scotty Walden said. "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, who was from Louisville, Ky., graduated from Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn., in the spring.

--Field Level Media

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