Former Alabama player, Hendrick pit crew team member killed with wife in crash

By WBRC Staff and Cassie Fambro | November 25, 2020 at 3:22 PM CST - Updated November 26 at 9:53 AM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A tragic story involving an Alabama native and former Alabama Crimson Tide football player.

Rowdy Harrell died in an automobile crash during his honeymoon in Florida. His wife Blakley was also killed. The accident happened Tuesday.

Harrell was a walk-on linebacker with the Crimson Tide.

Rowdy Harrell was a wonderful teammate and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this devastating time.

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— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) November 25, 2020

Harrell was a tire carrier for Hendrick Motorsports on Alex Bowman’s pit crew team.

I didnt have the opportunity to get to know Blakley and Rowdy as deeply as I normally do with other couples due to them...
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