summer classes as a gifted athlete who was preparing to be a member of the Eagles football team. I just remember his smile. >> Rick Lefebvre's Remembering Terrence Howard, who starred for the Ridge Point High Panthers in Missouri City, Texas. >> He was such a competitor and I like I said, everybody loved him. That drive ultimately propelled him to one of the sport's powerhouses. When he walked on at the University of Alabama, spending last season with the SEC champs Sunday. Head coach Caitlin de Boer addressing his passing. Oh, he's got some guys that are here on this team that, uh, you know, close to him and also thinking about him. >> But, uh, I just want to send prayers and thoughts up to his family. >> Howard also stood out on the track in a statement. Charlotte Thompson Harris with Mainland Jaguars Track Club, called him a very special kid, adding he was a great teammate, athlete and all around great young man. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wonderful family. Terrence will be truly missed. In May, Howard announced his commitment to NC central, posting these pictures wearing the Eagles jerseys. It's a dream that was tragically cut short last month, he was involved in a car accident near Salisbury as he was driving to Durham when Howard got out of his car to check on the others involved. He was struck by another vehicle after ten days in a medically induced coma, he passed away in the hospital. This seems incomprehensible. >> Condolences pouring in, including from NC central basketball coach Lavelle Modin, who wrote on ex may God provide comfort and healing to this family. >> We've reached out to NC central for a formal statement. Have not heard back at this time to watch. Read the full statement from the mainland Jaguars Track Club. Log on to this story at ABC 11.com. In Durham, Michael Perchick ABC 11 Eyewitness News. >> A family grieving a community grieving tonight Michael again