Former Auburn star Philip Lutzenkirchen died in a single-car accident early Sunday morning, AL.com has confirmed.

The wreck occurred at approximately 3:05 a.m. in Troup County outside of LaGrange, Ga., at the intersection of Upper Big Springs Road and Lower Big Springs Road.

The vehicle, a 2006 Chevy Tahoe, failed to stop at an intersection and traveled approximately 451 feet out of control through a church yard, overturning several times before stopping on its roof, according to the police report.

Lutzenkirchen, 23, was ejected from the back seat of the vehicle and killed at the scene. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports he was not wearing a seat belt.

The driver, 22-year-old University of Georgia baseball player Joseph Ian Davis, also died in the crash after being partially ejected. Blood has been drawn from the Atlanta native to determine if alcohol was a contributing factor.

The other two passengers were injured. Twenty-two-year-old Elizabeth Ann Seton Craig of Eatonton, Ga., and 20-year-old Christian Tanner Case of Dadeville, Ala., were both taken to West Georgia Health Systems in LaGrange for treatment. Craig was ejected, while Case was restrained and has been released from care.

Lutzenkirchen, a native of Marietta, Ga., was one of the most popular Auburn players in recent history. He ranks first in touchdowns by a tight end in school history with 14 from 2009 to 2012.

The purple pin displays the approximate location of the accident in Troup County, Ga. (Apple Maps)

His most famous play came in the 2010 Iron Bowl when he caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton for the final score of the game. The Tigers went on to beat Alabama, 28-27, and later won the SEC and BCS championships.

Lutzenkirchen saw his collegiate career end after suffering a major hip injury against Ole Miss in 2012. He signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams in April 2013, but was released four months later due to the lingering injury that eventually required surgery.

After hanging up the cleats, Lutzenkirchen had been working at a wealth management company in Montgomery and volunteering with the football team at St. James School in Montgomery.

Auburn media relations and St. James head coach Jimmy Perry both confirmed the news of his death with AL.com.

Several of Lutzenkirchen's coaches, teammates and fans have shared their condolences after hearing the news.

Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen hugs Auburn Gus Malzahn after the game as Auburn defeats Virginia 43-24 in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome Saturday December 31, 2011 in Atlanta, Ga. (Birmingham News, Hal Yeager)

"I'm deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Philip Lutzenkirchen," said Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn in a statement. "He was a great young man who touched the lives of everyone he knew in a positive way. On the field, Philip was a great player and competitor, but more importantly, he was a great teammate and friend off the field. My thoughts and prayers are with Philip's parents, Mike and Mary, and all of his family and friends who are grieving his passing.

"This is a sad day for the entire Auburn family. I find peace knowing that even though Philip was taken from us too soon, that he lived his life to the fullest, leaving a lifetime of great memories for his family and friends to cherish forever."

Gene Chizik, who was Lutzenkirchen's head coach at Auburn for all four years, also released a statement.

"Philip Lutzenkirchen was what every parent aspires their son to be," Chizik said. "He was compassionate, determined, honorable and full of love, integrity and respect. In 27 years of coaching, I have come across what I would consider to be a few 'rare' young men. Phillip was certainly one of those 'rare' ones. He truly lived his life for other people and always found time to give to others. His family values taught him to be a great friend and teammate of everyone he came in contact with.

"My deepest sympathy is extended to his parents Mike and Mary, his sisters, and all of his extended family. We should all begin by honoring his life because he lived a life worthy of that. In his 23 short years, he has certainly left an impactful legacy to everyone he touched. I will miss him deeply."

Here's what Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs had to say:

"Philip's death is a devastating tragedy for his family, the Auburn family and his countless friends," he said. "Today is also a profoundly sad day for the Auburn Athletics family, who loved and respected Philip not only as a great player but more importantly as a friend and the epitome of an Auburn man. I came to know Philip well and I admired everything about who he was and the way he lived his life. He had a strong faith, a big heart and a burning desire to help others.

"Philip was a bright light this world desperately needed, and his death leaves a void that can't possibly be filled. My prayers, my thoughts and my heart go out to his wonderful parents, Mike and Mary, their entire family and his many grieving friends."

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