Troy football player from Deatsville killed in crash

Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate a multi-vehicle crash that killed a Troy University football player and injured three others on U.S. 231 just a few miles north of Troy.

Nineteen-year-old Corey Ryan McCullers of Deatsville was killed after his car hit a vehicle on U.S. 231 and then ran into a parked travel trailer that had a flat tire on the side of the road. He was declared dead at the scene.

Troy University's Athletic Department posted a news release to the school's website mourning the death of one of their own.

"This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts hurt for the McCullers family," Troy athletic director John Hartwell wrote. "We are reminded every day how precious life is, and the thoughts and prayers of the Troy University Family are with his family, friends and teammates as they mourn the beautiful life that Corey lived."

McCullers joined the Troy football team his freshman year as a walk-on after playing for the Holtville High School team as center, defensive end and snapper. He served on Troy's scout team during the 2014 season and was also a member of Troy's 3.0 Club.

McCullers was majoring in broadcast journalism at Troy and played offensive lineman on the football team.

"The Troy Football Family is heartbroken today over the sudden loss of Corey McCullers," Troy football head coach Neal Brown wrote. "There is no greater tragedy than losing a young man with a bright future far too soon. Corey was a true Trojan who loved Troy University and his teammates. Our staff and players will always remember Corey's work ethic and his positive attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

McCullers was driving a 1997 BMW at the time when he initially collided with a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am before striking the trailer and coming to a stop on the shoulder, according to State Trooper Kevin Cook with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

The driver and two passengers in the Grand Am were transported to Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery for treatment of their injuries.

The crash occurred about 12:10 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 231 at the 86.3 mile marker, six miles north of Troy in Pike County.