Former University of Kentucky cheerleader dies after he tried to cross the New Jersey Turnpike and was hit by three vehicles
- A former University of Kentucky cheerleader was killed this week in a car crash
- Jahmir ‘Hero’ Scott, 22, lost his life when tried to cross the New Jersey Turnpike
- He was then struck and killed by two tractor-trailers and a car, authorities said
- On Twitter, Kentucky Cheerleading wrote that it is ‘with great sadness that we announce former University of Kentucky cheerleader, Hero Scott, has passed’
- Friends who performed with him at university also paid tribute on Facebook
A former University of Kentucky cheerleader was killed this week after he was struck by three vehicles in New Jersey.
Jahmir ‘Hero’ Scott, 22, of Allentown, lost his life when his car broke down and he tried to cross three lanes of traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday.
He was then struck and killed by two tractor-trailers and a car, authorities said.
A former University of Kentucky cheerleader was killed this week after he was struck by three vehicles in New Jersey. Jahmir ‘Hero’ Scott, 22, of Allentown, lost his life when his car broke down and he tried to cross three lanes of traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday
On Twitter, Kentucky Cheerleading wrote that it is ‘with great sadness that we announce former University of Kentucky cheerleader, Hero Scott, has passed’
Scott was pronounced dead at the scene. The three motorists remained on scene.
New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said Scott stopped after ‘having some kind of an issue,’ with his vehicle, according to NJ.com.
On Twitter, Kentucky Cheerleading wrote that it is ‘with great sadness that we announce former University of Kentucky cheerleader, Hero Scott, has passed.’
‘We will miss his smile, Broadway singing, and determined attitude. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his friends and family in this sad time. Once a wildcat, always a wildcat.’
Friends who performed with him at university also paid tribute on Facebook.
Friends who performed with him at university also paid tribute on Facebook
‘Hero used to write “be open” on the board to remind himself (and all of us) to stay vulnerable and truthful,’ friend Kaitlin Leddy posted to Facebook, recalling a musical theater performance class with Scott.
‘I think that’s a good thing to remember today and always.’
‘Thanks for allowing us to see you at your vulnerable and true self Hero Jahmir Darius Scott,’ she added. ‘May you rest in peace and love.’