Former NFL running back, Cedric Benson, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Austin, Texas late Saturday night.
He was only 36 years old.
The 2005 #4 overall draft pick was reportedly driving his bike with a passenger when him and another vehicle got into the accident around 10:00 pm that night.
His passenger, who has not been identified yet, was also killed and 2 more adults were injured in the wreck.
TMZ Reports:
Benson — who was a superstar at the University of Texas from 2001 to 2004 — was reportedly driving his bike with a passenger when they got into an accident with another vehicle around 10 PM.
Officials are investigating the accident. Unclear what specifically caused the crash.
Hours before the crash, Benson posted a photo of his motorcycle on social media with the caption, “My Saturday evening.”
Benson was an incredible athlete — he racked up more than 5,500 yards at Texas and won the Doak Walker Award (top running back in the country) his senior year.
He signed a rookie deal with the Bears — 5 years, $35 mil — and was a key part of Chicago’s 2006 NFC Championship team.
Benson later played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers before retiring in 2012.
Benson had several off the field problems after his career — he was arrested for drunk driving in 2017 and 2018.
It is so sad to hear that Benson and his passenger unfortunately passed away in this crash. Cedric Benson will always be remembered for his dedication and love for football. Let us please keep the families of the deceased in our prayers as they go through this difficult time. We will keep you all updated as this story continues to develop.
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