Rest in peace, Markel. #GoLobos #Lobo4Life https://t.co/Tt9OxIj86k December 23, 2015 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — University of New Mexico officials say a member of the football team has died in a car crash. UNM spokesman Frank Mercogliano confirmed Wednesday that 20-year-old Markel Byrd was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Gallup. According to officials, Byrd was driving home to San Diego for the holidays with his girlfriend on Tuesday when their car sustained a blowout on I-40. Both were ejected from the vehicle. Authorities say Markel died instantly. His girlfriend, whom the university did not identify, is hospitalized in critical condition. Byrd was a sophomore and played safety …
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — University of New Mexico officials say a member of the football team has died in a car crash.
UNM spokesman Frank Mercogliano confirmed Wednesday that 20-year-old Markel Byrd was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Gallup.
According to officials, Byrd was driving home to San Diego for the holidays with his girlfriend on Tuesday when their car sustained a blowout on I-40.
Both were ejected from the vehicle.
Authorities say Markel died instantly.
His girlfriend, whom the university did not identify, is hospitalized in critical condition.
Byrd was a sophomore and played safety for the New Mexico Lobo.
Head Coach Bob Davie says Byrd was an outstanding person and student-athlete.
Byrd, who redshirted in 2013, tied for the team lead in interceptions this year.
Funeral services are pending.
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