Former Penn State and Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming was seriously injured in an ATV accident on May 23, 2025, in Columbia Township, Pennsylvania. The crash tragically claimed the life of his girlfriend, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd.Reuters+1People.com+1Facebook+8WSYX+8Reuters+8
🚨 Details of the Incident
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred around 8:13 p.m. when a deer suddenly leapt into the path of the 2024 Yamaha ATV that Fleming was driving, with Boyd as a passenger. The vehicle collided with the deer, causing both occupants to be ejected. Neither was wearing safety equipment at the time. Boyd suffered extensive injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while Fleming sustained serious injuries and was transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. He has since been released. Eleven Warriors+2People.com+2Fox News+2Reuters+1WSYX+1New York Post+9New York Post+9Eleven Warriors+9
🏈 Julian Fleming’s Football Career
Fleming, 24, was a standout high school football player in Pennsylvania before committing to Ohio State, where he played from 2020 to 2023. He transferred to Penn State for his final collegiate season in 2024. After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, he briefly signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent, but the team rescinded the offer following a failed physical due to hip and back issues. Despite this setback, other NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Commanders, have expressed interest in him. Wikipedia+3New York Post+3Fox News+3New York Post+7Eleven Warriors+7Fox News+7New York Post+6People.com+6Eleven Warriors+6
💔 Remembering Alyssa Boyd
Alyssa Boyd was a Pennsylvania native and a student at the University of Alabama. She frequently shared her support for Fleming on social media, celebrating his football achievements. Her last Instagram post featured a photo of the couple on a football field, with the caption, "Proud of you 3🤍." New York Post+3The US Sun+3People.com+3People.com+1New York Post+1
🕊️ Community Reactions
The news of the accident has elicited an outpouring of grief and support from the football community. New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter, who played alongside Fleming at Penn State, expressed his heartbreak over the incident and offered words of encouragement to his former teammate. New York Post
The accident remains under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.People.com+2TMZ+2WSYX+2
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