WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Florida International University community is mourning the loss of student and former football player Emmanuel Lubin.
School officials confirmed Lubin, a former starting cornerback for the Golden Panthers in 2018 and 2016, was killed in a car wreck in Northwest Miami-Dade, at around 4 a.m., Sunday.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 22-year-old lost control of his Toyota sedan along the Florida Turnpike, near Northwest 74th Street, causing him to hit a guardrail and a metal pole holding a sign.
Officials said Lubin was not wearing a seat belt.
There are no words.
We love you and we miss you. pic.twitter.com/jLuojbQbH2
— FIU Football (@FIUFootball) July 21, 2019
The university tweeted a picture in honor of the 22-year-old, saying, “We love you and we miss you.”
Lubin, a senior at FIU and a North Miami Beach native, was pursuing a degree in liberal studies while aspiring to play football professionally.
22 is far too young to pass away. Only had a handful of interactions with Emmanuel (postgame/pro day). But he was well liked by the entire FIU Football family. Condolences to those who knew him best. 🙏🏿 #PawsUp #FIU pic.twitter.com/bGkSiHHvlY
— Eric Henry (@EricCHenry_) July 21, 2019
FIU releases statement on the tragic death of former defensive back Emmanuel Lubin, who started 13 games in 2018. Lubin, a North Miami Beach native, died in a car accident Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/CmJ0YIJHnv
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) July 21, 2019
May God bless “E”
We hope peace comes to the hearts of his friends and family. He was a great young man all FIU PANTHERS are proud of‼️ pic.twitter.com/CfGWzBjmQZ
— Butch Davis (@FIUCoachDavis) July 21, 2019
Former teammates, coaches and friends also shared emotional messages on social media. Butch Davis, the Panthers’ head coach, issued a statement that read in part, “Our football program is mourning his loss, and we will honor Emmanuel every day moving forward. Our hearts and prayers go out to his friends and family.”
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