Torrin Lawrence, 25, killed in crash on Interstate 75 near Georgia - Florida border in Crisp County on July 28.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:37am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Torrin Lawrence Dead: USA Track Athlete Killed In Car Accident

Lawrence ran for the United States in the opening round of the 4×400 relay at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas, two months ago. The team went on to capture the gold medal.

Team USA sprinter Torrin Lawrence killed in crash near Cordele

His vehicle was disabled it had a flat rear tire on the driver’s side. The car was in the middle lane for southbound traffic on I-75, and Lawrence was outside checking the damage.

LAWRENCE DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT

Lawrence's car suffered a puncture on Interstate 75 near the state border between Georgia and Florida and as he waited for the emergency services, his vehicle was hit by a truck.

American athlete Torrin Lawrence has been killed in a car accident, aged 25.

Lawrence's car suffered a puncture on Interstate 75 near the state border between Georgia and Florida and as he waited for the emergency services, his vehicle was hit by a truck.

Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock told NBC: "We're not exactly sure where he was in relation to the car (but) he was caught up in the accident."

Lawrence ran in the heats as the United States won 4x400 metres gold at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas, in May and finished ninth in the individual 400m at the US Outdoor Championships in June.

US sprinter Allyson Felix led the tributes on Twitter, writing: "Sad to hear about the passing of Torrin Lawrence. My prayers go out to his family & friends. We lost a talented member of our track family."

Jeremy Wariner wrote "RIP @TrackTarantula" - referring to Lawrence's Twitter identity - while Britain's Martyn Rooney added: "Sad news about Torrin Lawrence, solid athlete".

Perhaps the most poignant tribute came from fellow American 400m runner Manteo Mitchell, who wrote: "This can't be real life man. Just talked to him yesterday man.... RIP Torrin! See ya up there one day. Prayers w/fam

"It's sad that it takes tragedy to really make you realize just how special time with people we care about really is!"

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Torrin Lawrence
Roadway: 
Interstate 75
Area: 
Albany, GA

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