Ex-Nebraska Lineman Cole Pensick Died In A Car Crash
Cole Pensick, a former offensive lineman for the Nebraska Huskers, passed away in the state’s eastern region after his pickup truck collided with some trees.
Ex-Nebraska Lineman Cole Pensick Died In A Car Crash
According to the Omaha World-Herald, Pensick ran a stop sign at a T-intersection in Polk County at 6:45 on Saturday morning, which is when the accident occurred.
The vehicle veered off the road and came to a stop in some woods some 24.14 kilometres (14 miles) southwest of Columbus.
Mourning the loss of one of our own.
On behalf of the Nebraska Football program, our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends & teammates of former Husker lineman, Cole Pensick, who passed away yesterday at the age of 32. pic.twitter.com/x0dVO574Wc
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) April 9, 2023
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the former Huskers lineman was not using a seatbelt when his car struck trees after running past a stop sign at a T-intersection.
Hard to believe three Huskers who played together have all died in car crashes 🙏
Praying for their families, friends and teammates.
Sam Foltz: 2012-2015 (died in July 2016)
Mark Pelini: 2010-2014 (died in Oct 2022)
Cole Pensick: 2009-2013 (died in April 2023)(📷: @Huskers) pic.twitter.com/7jVcyERKfk
— Bill Schammert (@BillSchammert) April 9, 2023
Pensick passed away at the site, according to the responding authorities.
RIP Cole Pensick 🥺😭 pic.twitter.com/Wc0PsMhesx
— The TuNNel Walk (@TunnelWalk) April 9, 2023
He was an integral part of the offensive line that helped the Huskers become one of the best rushing teams in the Big Ten in 2013 as a senior at Nebraska.
💔 Cole, you will never be forgotten. Sending up so many prayers for the Pensick family during this time. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8cf9OllsqS
— Coach Jeni Bozarth (@jeni_bozarth) April 11, 2023
Despite having a knee ailment, the coaches selected him for the Big Ten second team that season.
Former Nebraska starting center, Lincoln native Cole Pensick died in a single-vehicle accident on Saturday morning. https://t.co/NIzLLGyWTT
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) April 9, 2023
In addition to continuing his playing career, Pensick took two months of graduate-level coursework while earning his agribusiness degree from Nebraska in December 2012.
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