Tragedy Strikes: College Football Star, 20, Killed in Horrific Crash That Has The Nation In Shock

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The communities of Northridge High School and Huntingdon College are in deep mourning following the tragic and unexpected death of James Owens.

The student athlete was killed in a two-car crash last Monday morning.

Reports state that it was a head-on collision that would claim the lives of two people on U.S. 82 near the 99-mile marker, which is approximately two miles west of Maplesville in Chilton County.

20-year-old James Owens was said to be driving a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro when it collided head-on with a 2016 Toyota Tundra driven by 42-year-old Justin E. Carlee of Maplesville, per ABC 3340.

The collision was so violent that both Owens and Carlee were pronounced dead at the scene.

Days after Owens died, Cal State Fullerton sophomore Lauren Turner would also lose her life weeks after she and her teammate were struck by a box truck while riding electric scooters near campus.

How Social Media Reacted To The Death of James Owens

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The college football player at Huntington College in Alabama was a defensive lineman, totaling 12 tackles in six games. He totaled 20 tackles over 13 games.

James Owens was described by his school as “…a great representative of our college on and off the field. Throughout his time as a Hawk, James carried himself at the utmost standard of respect, integrity, and kindness.”

His death hit hard for multiple communities, which is why so many people are praying for his devastated family and friends.

“Heart broken for his family, friends and teammates. Praying god wraps this in love at this time,” one person said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with our Hawks family ❤️,” a second person wrote.

“My God. May his saved soul RIP. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and coaches and the Huntingdon family. I have been praying for y’all all day 🙏🏽 to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord,” a third person added.

“May he rest in peace, my deepest condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏼,” a fourth person wrote about James Owens.

“Praying for his family and friends on and off the field!” one final person commented.

Following his death, friends and family gathered at Northridge High School for a balloon release to honor him. The group wore Huntingdon red as they released balloons in memory of 20-year-old James Owens Jr.