Deontavis Cooper, an 18-year-old offensive lineman who was preparing to begin his freshman season with the Tulane University football team this autumn, has tragically passed away following a car accident.
High School Announcement
Cooper, a recent graduate of Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia, was confirmed dead by the school on Sunday. Thomasville lies just over 30 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Florida.
Details of the Accident
According to reports from Tallahassee news outlet WCTV, Cooper died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred near the Georgia-Florida border. Authorities are investigating the incident, but no further details have been released at this time.
Cooper was a promising athlete who had earned a spot on the Tulane roster as an offensive lineman. The university community and his high school have expressed their condolences.
This story is developing. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
