Tragedy in Dallas: Former Illini Josh Brent was driving car involved in fatal accident that killed former Illini Jerry Brown

Can confirm, Josh Brent was driving the car involved in a fatal accident that killed Jerry Brown Jr. PD believes alcohol was factor.

— Matt Barrie (@Matt_Barrie) December 8, 2012

Prayers go out to the family of my former classmate, teammate Former Illini Jerry Brown RIP #illini

— Arrelious Benn (@ArreliousBenn) December 8, 2012

Sad news for the Illini #Family today. Jerry Brown, former Illini and current NFL player has passed away. Keep him in your prayers.

— Tim Beckman (@coachbeckman) December 8, 2012