Freshman Pittsburgh Cornerback Mason Alexander, 18, Dies in Indiana Car Accident

The recruit committed to play for the Panthers in June.

Mason Alexander on July 17, 2024. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Mason Alexander, a freshman cornerback for Pittsburgh, died Saturday night in a car accident in Fishers, Ind. He was 18.

"In loving memory of a cherished son, friend and teammate," the Panthers football program wrote on its social media, along with an image of Alexander in his Pittsburgh uniform.

Alexander committed to play for the Panthers on June 26, before the start of his senior year with Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers. He was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association's All-State Top 50 after the 2024 season.

"Mason lit up every room he was in. Brought joy and playfulness to everything and everyone. He could change the entire direction of your day with one interaction," Butler defensive back and high school teammate Peyton Daniels wrote on social media.

It’s hard to find the words to say right now. Mason lit up every room he was in. Brought joy and playfulness to everything and everyone. He could change the entire direction of your day with one interaction. Mason is the embodiment of exceptional. Rest Easy 15. Love forever.🤍 pic.twitter.com/FptDR74MSN

— Peyton Daniels (@daniels_peyton) March 2, 2025

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi released a statement early Sunday afternoon.

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— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) March 2, 2025

Per local police via Arianna Sergio of WTHR-TV in Indianapolis, a BMW in which Alexander was a passenger swerved to avoid a collision, overcorrected, collided with a tree, and caught fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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