{"id":28273,"date":"2025-05-26T17:45:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28273"},"modified":"2025-05-26T17:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:45:35","slug":"former-penn-state-wr-julian-flemings-girlfriend-dies-at-23-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28273","title":{"rendered":"Former Penn State WR Julian Fleming&#8217;s Girlfriend Dies at 23 \u2014 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The pair were involved in a tragic accident last Friday night. The Penn State wide receiver sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized, while his partner sadly passed away.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On May 23, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a crash that occurred on Painter Lick Lane around 8:13 p.m.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FUoMReAv2OdSEp1R6YmkUja-7OT8ECG_4tBzgiljd7M\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmQ3NjA5M2VlNjM4OTNjYmZkOWFlODYyNDZmYTdmZWJmN2Y4Nzk5NjZlOGJiNDhlNTc2MWY4OTJmNGE1NTFiNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTI2NSZoZWlnaHQ9MTk1Ng.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jbMFbj5kknbeHW9AYHD9O6C2HjZBA8juXku09LnjYYQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmQ3NjA5M2VlNjM4OTNjYmZkOWFlODYyNDZmYTdmZWJmN2Y4Nzk5NjZlOGJiNDhlNTc2MWY4OTJmNGE1NTFiNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTI2NSZoZWlnaHQ9MTk1Ng.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cK2mihwOcdb-ORJMEXhCprJ0JJO8HJ71XOuImqCIh7o\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmQ3NjA5M2VlNjM4OTNjYmZkOWFlODYyNDZmYTdmZWJmN2Y4Nzk5NjZlOGJiNDhlNTc2MWY4OTJmNGE1NTFiNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTI2NSZoZWlnaHQ9MTk1Ng.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/bA9dX1GnUd1vhR93R44uNTuiKOWmF2AyKrjFOwEIUZE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmQ3NjA5M2VlNjM4OTNjYmZkOWFlODYyNDZmYTdmZWJmN2Y4Nzk5NjZlOGJiNDhlNTc2MWY4OTJmNGE1NTFiNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTI2NSZoZWlnaHQ9MTk1Ng.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/AYPEMIbxOMLpSo0IIVqdp0ILevpNOh4lg_j3D17CiF8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmQ3NjA5M2VlNjM4OTNjYmZkOWFlODYyNDZmYTdmZWJmN2Y4Nzk5NjZlOGJiNDhlNTc2MWY4OTJmNGE1NTFiNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTI2NSZoZWlnaHQ9MTk1Ng.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 97.00920245398773vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/6d76093ee63893cbfd9ae86246fa7febf7f879966e8bb48e5761f892f4a551b7.jpg\" alt=\"Julian Fleming and Alyssa Boyd | Source: Facebook\/The Penn State Bank Button Society\" width=\"1265\" height=\"1956\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Julian Fleming and Alyssa Boyd | Source: Facebook\/The Penn State Bank Button Society<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to an official\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/psp\/documents\/pirrs\/towanda-press-releases\/p_towa_24may2025_2230.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/psp\/documents\/pirrs\/towanda-press-releases\/p_towa_24may2025_2230.pdf\"><u>report<\/u><\/a>, a 2024 Yamaha ATV &#8220;was traveling northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it collided with a deer that had jumped out into the roadway.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Two individuals were inside the vehicle and neither of them were wearing safety equipment, the report said. They were identified as Julian Fleming (the driver) and his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/LC5ptu5Z?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Guthrie EMS, the Troy Fire Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialists were present at the scene to assist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">They found a recently deceased deer at the crash site, which was consistent with the damage observed on the ATV. Fleming was then transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital for treatment, while Boyd was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/U1YUW3nC?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the news broke, messages of support and condolences began pouring in.<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;Oh my goodness. Prayer to her family to find love and support over their loss. How heartbreaking,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Dozerof6\/status\/1926656329201938546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Dozerof6\/status\/1926656329201938546\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;What?!?!?&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Lionsburgh\/status\/1926484199768223781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Lionsburgh\/status\/1926484199768223781\"><u>expressed<\/u><\/a>\u00a0their shock.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Oh wow..that&#8217;s crazy.. [sic],&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bsk9901\/status\/1926610979166556604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bsk9901\/status\/1926610979166556604\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>.<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;This is such a tragedy!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0another person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peoplemag\/posts\/pfbid02wwSmPpvpSrqoPQ1EDwfRyq2EcLUZ5xMP8GmN7hSepiToiSfjaoAhzBXSpveDtNecl?comment_id=642719058729686&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peoplemag\/posts\/pfbid02wwSmPpvpSrqoPQ1EDwfRyq2EcLUZ5xMP8GmN7hSepiToiSfjaoAhzBXSpveDtNecl?comment_id=642719058729686&amp;\"><u>exclaimed<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/Vaqd1Zmo?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The Penn State Bank Button Society also shared a lengthy and heartfelt tribute for the football player and his girlfriend. He had initially gone to Ohio State University before transferring to PSU in his final year of eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Julian did find true happiness at PSU. He converted his U of Alabama-grad girlfriend Alyssa Boyd into a Nittany Lion fan. 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She was also there at the 2025 NFL Draft where he, unfortunately, didn&#8217;t make the cut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He was expected to sign a deal as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers, but the offer was said to have been rendered void when he didn&#8217;t pass his physical, due to hip and back injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tpLTMvovVATgtV17otdqjjR6tU2lnrjj5AFVRAdax7U\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQzMmEwNGE1YzM0NjY2MWE1MGI5NGIzM2VmMWMyMDMxZjBiMzdkZTQ2NThmNmY5YWY1NDIxZTFiYTBhNWVjYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/lKkihtj0UrEHkRezbyEXHeq_2_qIdCV-o4oKstJ_wfQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQzMmEwNGE1YzM0NjY2MWE1MGI5NGIzM2VmMWMyMDMxZjBiMzdkZTQ2NThmNmY5YWY1NDIxZTFiYTBhNWVjYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IooBRnPiCQWdYaiAxhRFvq4vIfyLxcnZDEmQCR0kwMc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQzMmEwNGE1YzM0NjY2MWE1MGI5NGIzM2VmMWMyMDMxZjBiMzdkZTQ2NThmNmY5YWY1NDIxZTFiYTBhNWVjYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7GrGEFjke56_0tsn02CQYdkjB_UHnUqOMdkgBx-lXo4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQzMmEwNGE1YzM0NjY2MWE1MGI5NGIzM2VmMWMyMDMxZjBiMzdkZTQ2NThmNmY5YWY1NDIxZTFiYTBhNWVjYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jhMGYJNDKzpwDcztYLTAOkjyY1e6eMM9UrwiLc1aU7U\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQzMmEwNGE1YzM0NjY2MWE1MGI5NGIzM2VmMWMyMDMxZjBiMzdkZTQ2NThmNmY5YWY1NDIxZTFiYTBhNWVjYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/3432a04a5c346661a50b94b33ef1c2031f0b37de4658f6f9af5421e1ba0a5eca.jpg\" alt=\"Julian Fleming #3 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Julian Fleming #3 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He and Boyd didn&#8217;t share much about their relationship on their social media. Fleming has primarily used his platforms to share\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/julian___1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/julian___1\/\"><u>updates<\/u><\/a>\u00a0about his football career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Boyd, on the other hand, did have at least one post dedicated to her boyfriend from November 2024. The 23-year-old shared a photo of herself and Fleming posing at the football stands after a game. &#8220;Proud of you 3\ud83e\udd0d,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCPqNS9y-Ft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCPqNS9y-Ft\/\"><u>captioned<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/BTIL4YMT?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A friend of Boyd&#8217;s by the name of Zach Burkland also shared a tribute in honor of her passing. &#8220;It truly doesn&#8217;t feel real. Feels like yesterday we were at my birthday parties throwing apples at trash cans,&#8221; Burkland\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zach.burkland?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zach.burkland?locale=en\"><u>began<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Just having a blast at every party and never wanting to stop playing to get food. 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Burkland concluded by sending his condolences to Boyd&#8217;s family and friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Boyd&#8217;s passing is a reminder of the unpredictable and heartbreaking turns life can take. Just a week before the crash that took her life,\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">a couple on the brink of a new life together met a tragic end \u2014 just hours apart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Alexus Lee and John &#8220;JR&#8221; Collins were planning a wedding, raising their young son, and dreaming of the future. 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Following the tragic incident, JR&#8217;s father, Arthur Collins, stood strong as he reflected on the loss. &#8220;I love them and I&#8217;m gonna miss both of them and I&#8217;m gonna find the strength to go ahead,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zlaGNaFQaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zlaGNaFQaY\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the face of deep sorrow, both families gathered to remember the couple. They held each other close, bound by pain but united in love. 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According to state police, Alexus was driving along Plank Road near Lemon Road in Zachary when she lost control of her SUV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/streetview?key=AIzaSyDi_Ofuho-74TpiwteNKViqgbqfnnM029g&amp;location=30.5855314,-91.1251958&amp;heading=18.64\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The vehicle veered off the road, crashed into a culvert, and overturned. Emergency responders were dispatched, and investigators contacted JR to inform him of the crash. Devastated, JR set out for the scene. But tragedy struck again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While driving along Plank Road just outside the town of Clinton, he reportedly lost control of his car, which struck a tree. He was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. 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JR&#8217;s mother said the young boy is aware of what happened but struggles to grasp the permanence of loss. &#8220;He understands that they&#8217;re asleep,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zlaGNaFQaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zlaGNaFQaY\">shared<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Sandra also noted that even though the couple left their son behind, they have a great support system. &#8220;The two families will blend, and we will do whatever it takes to give him a good life,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zlaGNaFQaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zlaGNaFQaY\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Just last year, in June 2024, JR proposed to Alexus in a moment that brought her overwhelming joy. 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In her post, she wrote with excitement and affection, calling him her partner through all of life&#8217;s ups and downs, and joyfully\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexusl3\/posts\/pfbid0vUojT3MF2tD1zLRt6erm5Qbiqmn79JRPpRYr6tpN6zP9WvKKsNQv2xyUNCcjxc8il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexusl3\/posts\/pfbid0vUojT3MF2tD1zLRt6erm5Qbiqmn79JRPpRYr6tpN6zP9WvKKsNQv2xyUNCcjxc8il\">referring\u00a0<\/a>to herself as &#8220;Mrs. Collins to be.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexusl3\/posts\/pfbid0vUojT3MF2tD1zLRt6erm5Qbiqmn79JRPpRYr6tpN6zP9WvKKsNQv2xyUNCcjxc8il?mWidth=350.0000305175781&amp;mHeight=592&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=784\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfaa003574ba4eaddb%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffc172d1307d6b1e1c%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Falexusl3%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0vUojT3MF2tD1zLRt6erm5Qbiqmn79JRPpRYr6tpN6zP9WvKKsNQv2xyUNCcjxc8il%3FmWidth%3D350.0000305175781%26mHeight%3D592%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D784&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f43a4fbe5103c10a9\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Friends and family celebrated with them. It was a time filled with promise \u2014 a future they were building one milestone at a time. The couple had just purchased a new home and had plans, dreams, and unwavering love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Alexus was more than a partner and a mother. She was a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexusl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexusl3\">recent graduate<\/a>\u00a0of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and had begun shaping young minds as a teacher at East Feliciana STEAM Academy. The school community mourned her loss deeply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=8750664481649786&amp;set=pb.100001189647404.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350.0000305175781&amp;mHeight=516&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=746\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df3a6f8dc3b99c0434%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffc172d1307d6b1e1c%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D8750664481649786%26set%3Dpb.100001189647404.-2207520000%26type%3D3%26mWidth%3D350.0000305175781%26mHeight%3D516%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D746&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fc72b6bb9755c4153\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eastfelicianapublicschools\/posts\/pfbid02zfFZojxkafxR642HoWQ2Sm6r1aU1MAFBdJNZZwVPFcMi3ttfQGC66LFp5MivmEJVl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eastfelicianapublicschools\/posts\/pfbid02zfFZojxkafxR642HoWQ2Sm6r1aU1MAFBdJNZZwVPFcMi3ttfQGC66LFp5MivmEJVl\">In a public message<\/a>, they remembered her not only as a dedicated educator but also as an alumna of East Feliciana High School. The announcement described her passing with great sadness and asked the community to lift her family in prayer during this time of grief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">JR, a truck driver by profession, had a passion for sports cars. He was known for his love of the road, but also for the stability he was building at home with Alexus and Gabriel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eastfelicianapublicschools\/posts\/pfbid02zfFZojxkafxR642HoWQ2Sm6r1aU1MAFBdJNZZwVPFcMi3ttfQGC66LFp5MivmEJVl?mWidth=350.0000305175781&amp;mHeight=649&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=629\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df7a462750831991b6%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffc172d1307d6b1e1c%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Feastfelicianapublicschools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02zfFZojxkafxR642HoWQ2Sm6r1aU1MAFBdJNZZwVPFcMi3ttfQGC66LFp5MivmEJVl%3FmWidth%3D350.0000305175781%26mHeight%3D649%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D629&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f908d8dbd412c87a8\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wafb.com\/2025\/05\/21\/engaged-couple-dies-separate-crashes-leave-behind-young-son\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wafb.com\/2025\/05\/21\/engaged-couple-dies-separate-crashes-leave-behind-young-son\/\">Despite the tragic<\/a>\u00a0end to their lives, those who knew them say their love story continues. 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