Mugshot Jose Mancia
Jose Efrain Hernandez Mancia is man accused of running into members of Milligan University’s men’s track and field team in Virginia, killing one of them, while driving intoxicated.
“Three members of Milligan University’s men’s track and field team were involved in an accident Thursday evening, Mar. 31, while running in Williamsburg, Virginia, where they were scheduled to compete this weekend in the 56th Annual Colonial Relays at William & Mary,” the Tennessee university confirmed in a statement.
Here’s what you need to know:
Mancia Is Facing a String of Charges
26-yo Jose Efrain Hernandez Mancia has been charged following hit-and-run that killed 5000m @milliganxctf runner Eli Cramer last night.
DUI – 1st offense
DUI – Involuntary Manslaughter
Felony Hit and Run
Reckless Driving
DUI Maiming
Refusal – DUI
According to WKTR, the tragedy was classified as a hit-and-run.
He was booked into jail on the following charges:
UI – 1st offense
DUI – Involuntary Manslaughter
Felony Hit and Run
Reckless Driving
DUI Maiming
Refusal – DUI
“Mancia was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest for DUI,” the television station reported. According to WCYB, Mancia is accused of striking the runners while they ran along Williamsburg Pottery Road near the Lightfoot Road intersection at around 6 p.m. He was driving a Toyota Scion.
Milligan University Confirmed That Sophomore Eli Cramer Died
One runner died in the tragedy, Milligan University confirmed in a Facebook post.
“Sophomore Eli Cramer (Murfreesboro, TN) succumbed to his injuries. Seniors Alex Mortimer (Lexington, KY) and Eli Baldy (Knoxville, TN) also were injured. Mortimer sustained life threatening injuries and underwent surgery Thursday night for multiple fractures. He is in stable condition. Baldy was treated and released,” the university wrote in its statement. “One additional member of the team and a coach also were on the scene but were uninjured.”
“We are incredibly shocked and saddened to share that members of our men’s cross country/track & field team were in an accident involving a vehicle this evening while running near Williamsburg, VA. Sophomore Eli Cramer succumbed to his injuries. Seniors Alex Mortimer and Eli Baldy also were injured. Mortimer currently is undergoing treatment. Baldy was treated and released,” the university wrote. “We covet your prayers during this difficult time, especially for the Cramer family.”
The university also provided biographical details on Cramer, writing, “Eli Cramer, age 20, was a sophomore business administration major at Milligan. In his two years with the Buffaloes, he already had accomplished much. In addition to being the third finisher on the 2021 national championship cross country team, he was a two-time All-American and two-time All-AAC for cross country. He also set a program record in the 8k.”
Student Government President Chase McGlamery released a statement, praising Cramer.
“The past 24 hours have been unimaginable for our campus and have left a hole in our community. Eli Cramer was our friend, classmate and teammate. Above all, Cramer was a stranger to no one,” McGlamery wrote. “He held a contagious energy that was integral to his team and our campus community. Like many of you, I shared classes and countless laughs with him. He was the type of person that always brightened your day. Cramer was a man who knew when to put his head down and work or when to steal the room with a sarcastic comment. Cramer was one of the best, but he never looked down on anyone. He saw people for people and loved them for who they were.”
Two Other Runners Are Recovering From Their Injuries
The university posted a video with another runner from his hospital bed.
“An update and encouragement from senior track athlete Alex Mortimer, who is now out of surgery and stable,” they wrote with the March 31 video.
The university also posted an update on the other runner injured, writing, “We have received word that Senior Alex Mortimer has been released from the hospital in Virginia and is heading home to continue his recovery in Johnson City. We are greatly relieved by this news and are deeply appreciative for the countless prayers and kind actions shown during this time.”
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