Former NFL player Hugh Douglas is grieving the loss of his son and his son’s college roommate following a car crash in Georgia.
In East Point, southwest of Atlanta, the pair, Hugh Douglas Jr. and Christion Files Jr., both 20 years old, met with a fatal accident. Their vehicle struck two utility poles and overturned after a failed overtaking maneuver on the road.
Based on gathered reports, while attempting to pass another vehicle at high velocity, Christion lost command of the car, leading it to hit the utility poles.
The accident was reported to have occurred around 5 pm on the evening of Monday, September 4.
The elder Douglas, Hugh Douglas Sr., has since taken to online platforms to express his sadness, sharing retrospective images and posts about his son.
Both deceased individuals were diligent students at Morehouse College. Hugh Douglas Jr. was enrolled in the business administration program, emphasizing finance, and Files Jr. was focused on marketing.
In honoring Hugh Douglas Jr., Morehouse College shed light on his commitment to his studies and his active roles in business-focused groups.
Christion Files Jr. was engaged in multiple activities like leading the track and field team as a co-captain, overseeing media responsibilities for the junior class council, and being a consistent member of the Morehouse Business Association.
Having retired from the NFL, Hugh Douglas Sr. has established a career in radio broadcasting in Philadelphia. Colleagues from his radio show and the station itself have conveyed their condolences.
