LSU track athlete dead at 18 after fiery car wreck on school’s campus

Tragic Loss on LSU Campus: Dillon Reidenauer and Bodhi Linton Killed in Car Wreck

In a devastating turn of events, LSU pole vaulter Dillon Reidenauer and 23-year-old motorcyclist Bodhi Linton lost their lives in a fatal car wreck on the Louisiana State University campus earlier this week. The accident occurred on Nicholson Drive near Tiger Stadium, a bustling area known for its connection to the school’s iconic football venue. According to local news outlet WBRZ, Linton was traveling north on the road when his motorcycle T-boned the car carrying Reidenauer, causing both vehicles to burst into flames. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the LSU community, leaving students, faculty, and the athletic department in mourning.

밀린 Kovacichrineko: Dillon Reidenauer, the Promising LSU Athlete

Dillon Reidenauer was just 18 years old when her life was cut short in the crash. The freshman from nearby Abita Springs was a promising young athlete who had already made a name for herself in the world of track and field. As a high school standout, she finished second at the 2024 LHSAA State 5A Championships with an impressive pole vault clearance of 3.64 meters. Her talent and dedication earned her a spot on LSU’s track and field team, where she was just beginning to make her mark. Off the field, Dillon was pursuing a degree in interior design, showcasing her creativity and ambition beyond athletics.

coach Shaver and LSU Athletics Mourn the Loss

The LSU track and field community is-heartbroken over the loss of one of its own. Head coach Dennis Shaver expressed the team’s grief in a heartfelt statement: “We are devastated by the tragic passing of Dillon Reidenauer, who was taken from us much too soon. Everyone in our LSU Track & Field family is keeping Dillon’s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the other individual lost in the incident.” The team, currently competing at the SEC Championships in College Station, Texas, has been offered support from Texas A&M, a gesture of solidarity that Shaver gratefully acknowledged.

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Support from the Athletic Community

The LSU community has rallied around the families of both Dillon Reidenauer and Bodhi Linton, offering support and resources during this difficult time. Shaver emphasized the importance of providing student-athletes and staff with the tools they need to process their grief, stating, “We will do everything we can to make sure our student-athletes and staff have the resources they need to process the grief of this terrible loss.” This commitment to supporting those affected underscores the close-knit nature of the LSU family.

Bodhi Linton’s Tragic Past

Bodhi Linton, the 23-year-old motorcyclist who also lost his life in the crash, had his own share of personal tragedy. His mother had died in a motorcycle accident just a few months earlier, in May. The devastating coincidence adds another layer of sadness to an already heartbreaking story.

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