Prayers are pouring in after three U.S. college athletes have been killed in horrific accidents this week.
Three U.S. college athletes have been found dead in various accidents, including two tragic car accidents and a stabbing incident.
Joseph Boutros, a 21-year-old Salve Regina University student, was killed in a carbon monoxide accident. He was attempting to start his snow-covered vehicle when he had problems. He was later found unconscious in the car and rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
He was a football player for the school.
"Our community mourns this tragic loss. Our hearts ache with Joseph's family, teammates, faculty, coaches, friends and all who loved him," Salve Regina University President Kelli J. Armstrong said in a statement obtained by WMTW sister station WCVB.
Meanwhile, Bradley Burden, a 22-year-old club hockey player at Niagara University, was killed in a single-car accident.
“Bradley brought energy, commitment, and a strong spirit of friendship to our campus,” said Niagara University President James Maher. “His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, classmates, and professors. We hold Bradley’s family in our prayers as they face this unimaginable loss.”
A third U.S. college athlete, Kevaughn Goldson, 23, of Kingston, Jamaica, was killed. Goldson was a sprinter for the Lincoln University track and field team.
"Our thoughts are with family, friends, faculty, staff and all who have been impacted by this tragic situation," wrote the school in a press release.
Prayers are pouring in for their families
Prayers are pouring in for everyone impacted.
"So incredibly sorry for your loss. They will be missed by all," one wrote.
"Praying for them all today," one added.
"Horrific news. Praying for their families," one shared.
"Thinking of all of them today. Praying for their parents," one shared.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.
May they rest in peace.