LSU student among 2 dead after crash on campus
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Two people, including an LSU student, died in a traffic crash on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge Wednesday evening, Feb. 26.
The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened around 9 p.m. on Nicholson Drive at South Quad Drive. Dashcam video from a nearby vehicle shows the two vehicles collide and both of them burst into flames.
Investigation revealed that the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Nicholson Drive and attempted to make a left turn onto South Quad Drive. The Honda Accord was hit by the driver of the motorcycle traveling northbound on Nicholson Drive.
Police identified the motorcyclist as 23-year-old Bohdi Linton. Bohdi’s mother, Juanita Linton, was killed in a motorcycle crash last year on I-10 East.
The driver of the Honda Accord was identified as Dillon Reidenauer, a freshman student-athlete on LSU’s track & field team.
LSU Athletics released the following statement:
Dear Athletics Community,
It is with a heavy heart that I share news with you of a motor vehicle incident that occurred on campus last night that claimed the lives of two individuals. One of these individuals was a member of our Athletics community, Dillon Reidenauer, a freshman student-athlete on our track & field team. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of both victims, their loved ones, and Dillon’s track & field teammates as we mourn two lives lost too soon.
During this difficult time, we want to remind you that you are not alone. Grief affects each of us differently, and it is important to seek support in whatever way feels right for you.
Our Sport Psychology & Counseling team is available to provide individual and group support for student-athletes, coaches, and staff. If you or someone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to reach out. To schedule an appointment or learn more about available resources, please contact their office directly at geauxbewell@lsu.edu. I also want to express appreciation for the staff at Texas A&M for offering their support for our track & field team who is on the road in College Station for the SEC Championships.
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LSU Mourns the Passing of Freshman Pole Vaulter Dillon Reidenauer
BATON ROUGE – LSU Athletics mourns the loss of freshman pole vaulter Dillon Reidenauer, who was tragically killed in a traffic incident on Wednesday night.
“We are devastated by the tragic passing of Dillon Reidenauer, who was taken from us much too soon,” LSU track and field coach Dennis Shaver said. “Everyone in our LSU Track & Field family is keeping Dillon’s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the other individual lost in the incident.
“We will do everything we can to make sure our student-athletes and staff have the resources they need to process the grief of this terrible loss. I would also like to thank Texas A&M for offering their support and compassion as we are on the road at College Station for the SEC Championships.”
Reidenauer, who was in her first year at LSU, was one of the top prep pole vaulters in the state of Louisiana at Fontainbleau High School. She finished second at the 2024 LHSAA State 5A Championships with a clearance of 3.64 meters. As a junior, she placed fourth at the state meet.
A native of Abita Springs, La., Reidenauer was pursuing a degree in interior design at LSU.
Statement from LSU Athletics on the tragic passing of Dillon Reidenauer:
“LSU Athletics is heartbroken to share the tragic news of the passing of freshman track and field student-athlete Dillon Reidenauer in a traffic incident Wednesday evening in Baton Rouge. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dillon’s family, friends and teammates, as well as with those impacted by the loss of another individual who died as a result of the incident. We are providing resources and support to all of our student-athletes and staff directly impacted by this tragic loss.”
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