Brayden Thornbury was invovled in a horrific car accident in Ohio on September 6. Nearly a week later, doctor have said that the 17-year-old is brain dead, according to Cincinnati.com. Thornbury is a standout football prospect at Little Miami high school.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. He Flipped His Convertible
According to the Dayton Daily News, Thornbury suffered a severe head injury in a car crash on Route 22 in Ohio near Dayton. His car is said to have flipped after it a guardrail. He was traveling with his younger brother at the time of the crash.
2. His Team Are ‘Distraught’
Little Miami have canceled their game tonight in honor of Thornbury. His coach, Ben Hubbard, told Cincinnati.com that his team are distraught. “Obviously today and tomorrow they’re just trying to collect themselves.” He said after the announcement that Thornbury was brain dead. His school released a statement:
Brayden is known for being a wonderful all-around person, a well-liked and positive leader among his peers and in our community. He is the role model that exemplifies the youth of the Little Miami Community. Not only is Brayden known as this kind of person, he is known for his accomplishments in his community with his church.
3. He Scored 2 Touchdowns Already This Season
Thornbury was considered one of Little Miami’s best players, in his last game, against Western Brown, he carried the ball 27 times for 146 yards in addition to a touchdown. Thornbury also scored a TD in his first game of the season. He also played for the school’s basketball team, in 2014, the Dayton Daily News reports that he averaged 3.2 points, 2.1 rebound and 1.9 assists.
4. He Was a Straight-A Student
In addition to his sporting abilities, the Dayton Daily News reports that Thornbury was an honor roll student who had done missionary work.
5. His Brother Is on the Little Miami Team
His younger brother, Daniel, is a freshman member of the football. Thornbury’s mother, Jeanne, works for the school district and his father, Ron, was a big Little Miami fan even before his son’s played, reports Cincinnati.com.
Our continued prayers for Little Miami student Brayden Thornbury who's father Ron is a '89 La Salle Grad. pic.twitter.com/c7VVaSROVe
— La Salle Alumni (@LaSalleAlumni) September 12, 2014