Southern Connecticut State Diver Jaylon Nixon Dies In Car Crash

by Retta Race 6

June 22nd, 2020 College, NCAA Division II, News

A member of the Southern Connecticut State University men’s swimming and diving team died over the weekend, as 18-year-old Jaylon Nixon was killed in a car crash.

The Meriden, Connecticut teen was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Sunday, June 21st. According to WFSB, one of the vehicles, a 2003 Honda Accord, had rolled over into the northbound lane, while the other vehicle, a 2007 Toyota Scion, was off the road to the right of the southbound lane.

The male operator of the Accord, who was identified as Nixon, was partially ejected from the vehicle and received immediate medical attention before being pronounced dead on the scene. The operator of the Scion was located inside the vehicle and also received medical attention by officials before being transported to Midstate Medical with serious injuries. (WFSB)

Nixon was a two-sport athlete at Maloney High School, having competed in both football and diving. In his first season as an SCSU Owl, Nixon competed in the 1m and 3m diving events.

“Southern Athletics is devastated to learn of Jaylon’s passing,” Director of Athletics Jay Moran said. “My heart breaks when a young person loses their life too soon. Our thoughts are with Jaylon’s family, his friends and his Owl teammates during this very difficult time.”

“Southern Connecticut swimming and diving is very sad to learn of Jaylon’s passing,” head coach Tim Quill said. “I pray for his family and friends as they deal with his loss. Our hearts and prayers are with the Nixon family as they grieve his tragic passing.”

Jaylon’s family organized a gofundme page in his honor to support scholarships in the sports that he loved – swimming and football.

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Corn Pop
4 years ago

No seatbelt ?

Doconc
4 years ago

Tell ur family u love them every day!
God’s peace to the family

swimfan210_
4 years ago

Rest in peace. This is so unexpected and tragic. Prayers to his family and friends.

coach
4 years ago

Awful news, Praying for all family and friends.

swimmertx
4 years ago

Many prayers sent out to the family.

Brad Flood
4 years ago

Such sad news.

God Speed Jaylon.

About Retta Race

Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule. Nowadays, that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC.

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