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Ruben Narcisse was killed and three other University of Wyoming football players were injured in a single-car crash Monday, shortly before 5:30 a.m. According to a release from the school, the four were in a Toyota Tundra traveling north when the driver apparently fell asleep. The Colorado State Patrol has issued a statement saying there is no evidence drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident.

“The loss of any student saddens us immeasurably,” UW president Tom Buchanan said. “My condolences go out to Ruben’s family and friends. The entire university community grieves his loss.”

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ruben’s family,” athletic director Tom Burman said. “Our thoughts are also with the students who were involved in the accident and their families as well. Sadly, this athletics department has experienced this kind of loss before, and we know how difficult it is for all involved.”

“We’re reaching out to our entire team and coaching staff,” coach Dave Christensen said. “It’s a terrible tragedy, and a terrible loss. Our focus now is helping our team and staff deal with this tragedy and making sure the families of the young men involved know that we are here to support them in any way we can.”

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