College football player charged after teammate killed in car crash

SportsSoutheastern Oklahoma State University linebacker De’Taurean Johnson has been arrested on an intoxication manslaughter charge after his vehicle was involved in a one-car rollover crash early Thursday in Texas, killing defensive end Dylan Sebock, who was a passenger. banprik - stock.adobe.comSoutheastern Oklahoma State University linebacker De’Taurean Johnson has been arrested on an intoxication manslaughter charge after his vehicle was involved in a one-car rollover crash early Thursday in Texas, killing defensive end Dylan Sebock, who was a passenger. Johnson was driving.Sebock’s family confirmed to KXII 12 that the defensive end, 23, was killed in the crash. According to the report, Sherman, Texas, police responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash just before 1 a.m. on Thursday morning. Both were ejected from the vehicle, with Sebock found about 15 feet from where the crash occurred.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Johnson, per the report, was found lying in the roadway before fleeing on foot after the first responders appeared. He was detained, sent to and released from the hospital.“Southeastern Oklahoma State University is aware of a serious vehicle accident involving two of our students,” the statement read. “We are deeply saddened to confirm that one student has died as a result of the accident. The other student was hospitalized. Our hearts are with their families, friends, teammates, and all those affected by this tragic loss. The University is providing support and resources to members of our campus community who have been impacted. Additional information will be shared when appropriate.”The Sebock family released a statement, per the report.“There is a hole in our family that can never be filled,” they said. “No parent should ever have to bury their child. No family should have to receive the news that someone they love isn’t coming home because another person made the decision to drink and drive.”Mark Heim is a senior writer who provides sports, news and trending content. He co-hosts a daily sports radio show on WNSP-FM 105.5 in Mobile. Heim has been recognized with awards for his writing, headlines and...