Texas State senior sprinter Jaylen Allen passed away in an automobile accident Tuesday morning, the university announced.
“Our Texas State University Track and Field team is deeply saddened by the death of our team member, and friend, Jaylen Allen. I have shared the news about Jaylen with the team,” Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Jody Stewart said in a statement. “We will stand together and support one another during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and condolences are with Jaylen's family and loved ones.”
Allen was a four-year letterman with the Bobcats. He claimed five Sun Belt championships in his career in the 400 meters, including a gold medal at the 2021 conference meet with a personal-best time of 46.44 seconds. The victory punched Allen’s ticket to the NCAA Division I West Preliminary Round in College Station, where he ran his final race with the Bobcats on May 26.
