A member of the Dallas Cowboys practice-squad, Jerry Brown died Saturday morning following a car accident in Irving, Texas. Brown was a passenger in a car driven by fellow teammate Josh Brent. Brown and Brent were teammates at Illinois before reuniting in Dallas after Brown was released from the Colts.
According to Irving police, Brent was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter after flipping his car. The police in their statement said, Brent was driving his car at a high rate of speed at 2:21 a.m. when he hit the outside curb on Route 114, causing the vehicle to flip at least once and then come to rest in the middle of a service road.
Irving police spokesman John Argumaniz said when officers arrived at the scene Brent was dragging Brown from the vehicle which was on fire. Brent did not pass sobriety tests and underwent a mandatory blood draw at a nearby hospital.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones issued the following statement:
“We are deeply sadden by the news of this accident and the passing of Jerry Brown. At this time, our hearts and prayers and deepest sympathies are with the members of Jerry’s family and all of those who knew him and loved him.”
The Cowboys flew to Cincinnati for Sunday’s game against the Bengals, Brent did not make the trip. According to a statement, the players were told on the plane just before takeoff of what happened after non-team personnel were asked to go outside.
Colts General Manager, Ryan Grigson said, “On behalf of the entire Colts family, our sincerest condolences go out to Jerry’s family and friends. He was a good teammate that was well liked by all. Today’s tragic news is just another reminder of how fragile life is and how everyday given is a gift.”
Another tragedy hits the NFL family this morning in Dallas.Prayers and condolences to thefamily of Jerry Brown #RIP…..
— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) December 8, 2012
Brandon Carr not on team plane when Cowboys told about Jerry Brown’s death _ he was at Kasandra Perkins funeral. Loses 2nd teammate in week
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) December 9, 2012
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Sad to hear about the loss of my former teammate and a friend Jerry Brown … prayer going out to his Family…We going to miss u bruh
— Mario Harvey (@MarioHarvey30) December 9, 2012
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