Terrence Clarke, 19, killed in collision at Winnetka Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 08/18/2021 - 4:15pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Terrence Clarke, NBA Prospect From Boston, Killed In Car Crash In Los Angeles

The 6-foot-7 Clarke entered the NBA draft last month after playing in just eight games last season because of a right leg injury. He averaged 9.6 points and 2.6 rebounds.

Beloved Kentucky Basketball Player Terrence Clarke Killed In Northridge Car Crash

Police said Clarke drove through the red light and collided with another car attempting to make a left turn in the intersection.

Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown Mourn Death Of Terrence Clarke: ‘My Lil Bro Is Really Gone’

Following the Celtics’ 99-86 win over the Phoenix Suns in Boston, Kemba Walker spoke to the media about the shocking news on 19-year-old Terrence Clarke.

Freshman Kentucky basketball guard Terrence Clarke dies in L.A. car crash

Coach John Calipari said he was “absolutely gutted and sick tonight” and called the player “a beautiful kid, someone who owned the room with his personality, smile and joy.”

Former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke dies in LA car crash

Despite his limited action, Clarke announced his decision to enter the NBA draft on March 19 and lamented in a release that he didn’t expect to be injured. But he understood that it was “part of the game” and thanked Calipari and teammates among many.

College basketball star, Dorchester native Terrence Clarke dead at 19

Basketball player Terrence Clarke, who last month declared for the 2021 NBA draft after playing his freshman season for the University of Kentucky, died Thursday after sustaining fatal injuries in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to the Kentucky athletics department. He was 19 years old.

Terrence Clarke, former Kentucky Wildcats guard, dies at 19 following car crash in Los Angeles

From Boston, Clarke started Kentucky's first six games and was one of its top scorers, highlighted by a career-best 22 points in a loss to Georgia Tech on Dec. 6. 

NBA Draft prospect and Kentucky player Terrence Clarke, 19, killed in car crash

He is survived by his parents, Osmine Clarke and Adrian Briggs, and his three siblings, Tatyana Gray, Gavin Clarke and Madison Adrianne.

College basketball star, Dorchester native Terrence Clarke dead at 19

Clarke, who was born in Boston, was limited to eight games — seven in non-conference play and one in the Southeastern Conference tournament — in the 2020-2021 college basketball season due to a right leg injury.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Terrence Clarke

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