Baltimore Ravens CB Tray Walker Tragically Passes Away Due To Injuries From Motorcycle Accident

23-year-old Tray Walker just completed his rookie season for the Baltimore Ravens, but he has played his last down. Walker was involved in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday night in Miami that caused head injuries and forced him to undergo emergency surgery. The surgical efforts were for naught as Walker passed away on Friday due to his injuries.

At 5 pm eastern time, Ravens cornerback Tray Walker was pronounced dead, according to his agent Ron Butler, following a motorcycle accident.

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Ravens cornerback Tray Walker suffered serious head injuries during the crash and spent the day fighting for his life. A very sad day.

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From the Miami-Dade Police Department’s report:

Walker was heading westbound on Northwest 75th Street on a Honda dirt bike with no lights and wearing dark clothing when he collided with a Ford Escape heading southbound on Northwest 21st Avenue at approximately 7:50 p.m.

The driver of the Ford Escape stayed on scene and was cooperating with detectives. Walker was taken to Ryder Trauma Center by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in critical condition.

Walker appeared in eight games during his rookie season and recorded two tackles. He was a fourth-round selection in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Ravens.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tray Walker during this tragic time.