Charlotte 49ers Football Alum and 2 Others Die in Tragic Maryland Car Accident
Sports | July 7, 2024, 2:04 a.m.
Former University of North Carolina at Charlotte football player, Isaiah Hazel, tragically died in a three-car crash in Upper Marlboro, Md. Police believe alcohol may have played a role in the crash, which took the lives of two of Hazel's high school teammates. The 23-year-old defensive back was a rising star at UNC Charlotte, with hopes and dreams ahead of him. Head coach Biff Poggi expressed his grief over Hazel's untimely passing, and the university community was shocked by the news. Hazel's former team will honor him by wearing helmet stickers bearing his number, 13, during the upcoming season. The incident serves as a reminder of how quickly life can change, leaving an impact on fellow athletes and the community at large.