Former star receiver arrested after tragic ATV accident

Former Ohio State and Penn State University wide receiver Julian Fleming is facing serious charges after a tragic accident in Pennsylvania on May 23.

The 24-year-old was arrested on Wednesday and now faces charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated (DUI) and several related offenses.

The accident claimed the life of his girlfriend, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd, who was a passenger in the all-terrain vehicle Fleming was driving.

According to the police report, the tragedy occurred in Columbia Township when a deer appeared on the road, causing the ATV to lose control. Investigators confirmed that Fleming cooperated with authorities and submitted to a blood alcohol test that revealed a level between 0.10% and 0.16%, well above the legal limit of 0.08% in Pennsylvania.

After his arrest, he was released on $75,000 bail, according to his defense attorney, David Bahuriak.

A promising career shattered

Julian Fleming was once considered one of the most talented receivers in American college football. After starting his career with Penn State, he made a name for himself at NCAA powerhouse Ohio State. Despite his performances on the field, he went undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft. He was set to sign with the Green Bay Packers, but that deal fell through after he failed a physical due to hip and back injuries.

This drama marks a dark turning point for the former NFL prospect, whose career and personal life are now marked by avoidable tragedy.

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