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Rob Bironas, former Titans kicker and son-in-law of Terry Bradshaw, killed in car crash Rob Bironas, former Titans kicker and son-in-law of Terry Bradshaw, killed in car crash
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Rob Bironas, the former Tennessee Titans kicker and son-in-law of Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, was killed Saturday night in a single-car crash in Nashville.Rob Bironas, the former Tennessee Titans kicker and son-in-law of Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, was killed Saturday night in a single-car crash in Nashville.
Bironas, 36, lost control of his GMC Yukon Denali at around 11 p.m. on a curve in the road less than a mile from his home. The SUV went off the road, struck a line of trees, flipped and landed upside down on a culvert. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His family confirmed his death in a tweet on his account at 4:43 a.m. Sunday.Bironas, 36, lost control of his GMC Yukon Denali at around 11 p.m. on a curve in the road less than a mile from his home. The SUV went off the road, struck a line of trees, flipped and landed upside down on a culvert. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His family confirmed his death in a tweet on his account at 4:43 a.m. Sunday.
It’s w/ heavy hearts that we confirm the passing RB # 2 We appreciate your respect for the family’s privacy and your prayers at this time. — Rob Bironas (@RobBironas) September 21, 2014It’s w/ heavy hearts that we confirm the passing RB # 2 We appreciate your respect for the family’s privacy and your prayers at this time. — Rob Bironas (@RobBironas) September 21, 2014
It’s w/ heavy hearts that we confirm the passing RB # 2 We appreciate your respect for the family’s privacy and your prayers at this time.It’s w/ heavy hearts that we confirm the passing RB # 2 We appreciate your respect for the family’s privacy and your prayers at this time.
— Rob Bironas (@RobBironas) September 21, 2014— Rob Bironas (@RobBironas) September 21, 2014
There was no evidence of drugs or alcohol and Metro Nashville Police officials said they believed that the high speed at which Bironas was traveling caused the crash, according to officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department said there was no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement at the scene. They believe the high rate of speed at which the SUV traveling caused the crash (via Tennessean.com). There was no evidence of drugs or alcohol and Metro Nashville Police officials said they believed that the high speed at which Bironas was traveling caused the crash, according to officials with the Metro Nashville Police Department said there was no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement at the scene. They believe the high rate of speed at which the SUV traveling caused the crash (via Tennessean.com). Bironas, who married Rachel Bradshaw in June, was cut by the Titans in March after nine seasons with the team. He had had several tryouts with other teams, including the Detroit Lions, but remained an unsigned free agent. He was the leading scorer in Oilers/Titans history with 1,032 points, including a 60-yard field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. He set a franchise record with 11 game-winning field goals. “We are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news from last night about Rob Bironas. Rob made a significant impact as a player in his nine years with the team and more importantly touched many lives in the Nashville community off the field,” the team said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Rachel, and his family during this very difficult time.” The Titans play the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati and a former teammate, now with the Indianapolis Colts, tweeted:
Bironas, who married Rachel Bradshaw in June, was cut by the Titans in March after nine seasons with the team. He had had several tryouts with other teams, including the Detroit Lions, but remained an unsigned free agent. He was the leading scorer in Oilers/Titans history with 1,032 points, including a 60-yard field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. He set a franchise record with 11 game-winning field goals.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news from last night about Rob Bironas. Rob made a significant impact as a player in his nine years with the team and more importantly touched many lives in the Nashville community off the field,” the team said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Rachel, and his family during this very difficult time.”
The Titans play the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati and a former teammate, now with the Indianapolis Colts, tweeted:
Life is too short, make every day count. — Matthew Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) September 21, 2014Life is too short, make every day count. — Matthew Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) September 21, 2014
Life is too short, make every day count. Life is too short, make every day count. — Matthew Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) September 21, 2014
— Matthew Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) September 21, 2014