WASHINGTON — Ravens cornerback Tray Walker died Friday night from injuries sustained in an accident the night before. He was 23.
Just before 8 p.m. Thursday, Walker was riding his dirt bike in South Florida when he slammed into a Ford Escape at an intersection.
We are grieving the loss of a special young man. #RIPTrayWalker pic.twitter.com/FNcnd9eQjT
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 18, 2016
Miami-Dade Police say Walker was riding a Honda dirt bike with no headlights and wearing dark clothing. Police add Walker was not wearing a helmet at the time.
The Ravens say Walker was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Walker was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played in eight games last season, mostly on special teams.
A native of Miami, Walker attended Miami Northwestern High School before playing in college at Texas Southern.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
