Jamaican athlete Nathan Reid dies in car crash in US
Jamaican athlete and University of Wyoming (UW) student Nathan Reid died in a car crash on a United States highway in Wyoming on Monday morning.
According to reports, Reid’s vehicle was travelling westbound on US Highway 18/20 about five miles east of I-25 near Orin Junction and south of Douglas, Wyoming. The exact time of the accident has not yet been determined. Road construction workers discovered Reid at the crash site early Monday morning.
While there are limited details regarding the accident at this time, the incident appeared to be a single-car accident, the university said.
He would have been entering his senior season at UW in the fall of 2023. Reid competed in the discus and shot put events for the Cowboys.
The former Cornwall College athlete was majoring in mechanical engineering.
“Anytime you lose someone in the UW Family it hurts, but it is extremely sad when the individual is a UW student,” said Tom Burman, director of Athletics at the University said.
“Nathan had a bright future, and he was so well respected by his teammates and coaches. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, teammates and friends,” he added.
Reid earned Honorable Mention All-America honours at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season when he placed 23rd in the discus at the NCAA Championships.
