The University Football player William Hardrick, 22, dies in a car accident; motorist accused of murder
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William Hardrick, a university football defensive who previously played in the state of Mississippi and Miami (Ohio) before transferring to Austin Peay, died. He was 22 years old.
Austin Peay University announced Hardrick’s death on Wednesday.
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The defense William Hardrick, #3, extends in the second half of Arizona Bowl NCAA University football match against Colorado State on December 28, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (AP Photo/Rick Scuors, Archive)
Hardrick was killed in a car accident in Alabama near Interestatal 65, said Limestone Mike West to Whnt-TV county.
John Walter Mcadams was arrested in the accident and was accused of murder and two positions to leave the scene of an accident with an injury and DUI. The Alabama Law Application Agency was investigating the accident.
Mcadams supposedly drove a semitractor trailer.
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John Walter Mcadams was accused of murder in the accident that killed William Hardrick. (Limestone County Prison (Al))
“We are really sad for the death of William Hardrick, a new member of our football and family program Austin Peay,” said Austin Peey athletics director Gerald Harrison, in a statement. “All our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardrick family today. We will do everything possible to support their friends, family and teammates at this time.”
The chief coach of the governors, Jeff Faris, called Hardrick an “exceptional young man.”
“Our team is disconsolate for its loss,” Faris added. “He made everyone around him better and have had a real impact both inside and outside the field. We lift the Hardrick family in prayer while we cry this tragic loss with them.”
Hardrick went to High School in Adamsville, Alabama, before committing to the state of Mississippi. He played for the Bulldogs during the 2022 season and spent two seasons with Miami.
Miami (OH) Redhawks Defensive return to Yahsyn McKee, #2, celebrates with William Hardrick, #3, #3, after making an interception against Toledo’s rocks in the quarter quarter in Ford Field in Detroit on December 2, 2023. (Lon Horwedel-USA Today Sports)
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He played in 18 games for the Redhawks and had 32 cups in total.
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