UKs Terrence Clarke Dies In Car Wreck

[shadow force]

UK basketball star Terrence Clarke has died in a car accident in Los Angeles. He and his Kentucky teammate BJ Boston had just left a work out together. Boston was in a car behind Clarke. Both just declared for the NBA draft. Terrence Clark was only 19 years old.
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Condolences to Clarke's family and to the UK program and fans.

 

[Deeva]

Very sad. RIP Terrence. Prayers for his family.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Heart breaking so sad

 

[PHCARD]

Oh my. RIP

 

[LeFors4Ever]

He just signed with Klutch Sports yesterday. A young kid living his dream at 19 with the world in front of him, just cut down in his prime.

 

[TheRealVille]

As I close in on my 6th decade on this planet, I just can't imagine dying at 19. Everything I've experienced both good and bad never happening blows my mind.

God bless young Mr. Clark's family and the absolute loss that will never fully go away.

 

[putter23]

As I close in on my 6th decade on this planet, I just can't imagine dying at 19. Everything I've experienced both good and bad never happening blows my mind.

God bless young Mr. Clark's family and the absolute loss that will never fully go away.

Very well said. A sad day indeed.

 

[gocds]

My deepest sympathies. This is a tragic loss,

GO CARDS!!!

 

[rockycard]

Prayers for his family 🙏

 

[CardX]

Awful! Only 19!

 

[Morgantown Card]

I can't imagine burying my child. I feel horrible for his family. Prayers for them.

 

[CardX]

I hate to speculate, but given he was driving at a high rate of speed, and Boston was traveling behind him, I can't help but think they were possibly racing. When I read the article, I immediately was reminded of the Charlotte Hornets players in 2000, I believe Phills and Wesley. They were racing and Phills lost control and died. It's tragic, nonetheless. I'm sure we'll learn more in the days to come.

 

[Morgantown Card]

I hate to speculate, but

I'd delete this, man. This is how rumors get started and people start believing them.

 

[Steelers2012]

So very sorry to hear of the terrible tragedy. Deepest condolences to all who loved and cared for this young man.

 

[Mike'sMarbles]

Horrible news. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Just terrible.

 

[2330859]

So much tragedy these days, that regrettably I am becoming immune to any real sense of sadness for others unless it is someone that I either know personally, or followed closely. I have an employee in our Houston shop whose 39 year old husband is with Hospice, and not expected to make it through this weekend. Never met him, but his wife is a treasure and her grief is off the charts ...... that brings the fragility of life close to me.

 

[billoliver40]

Life is precious, whether a person is a day old or a day from leaving. Nineteen.
God show his grace to the family and those who loved Terrence Clarke.

 

[TheRealVille]

Watched the video of the crash and it's pretty clear Clarke must not had a lot of driving experience. We all have ran a yellow turns red light but if the intersection is crowded we usually don't risk it.

I lost a cousin in the 90's who did the same hitting a telephone pole after clipping a turning car at a intersection. He sped up trying to beat the red light.

Clarke was going way too fast and it looked like he didn't brake. It all happened in a couple of seconds. He probably didn't even know what happened.

I hate accidents like these because it could have been easily avoided. Young Mr. Clarke's exuberance for his promising life left him vulnerable to things he was not experienced enough for. He took it for granted like so many young people do.

I pray for his family who will never get over this tragedy. My cousin's death at age 20 back in 1992 still effects my uncle to this day. Also a huge Cards fan who dislikes UK in every way but not on this one. We both give our condolences to the UK family as well as the Clarke family.

 

[KozmasAgain]

Sad someone dies that young no matter where he went to school. That being said since I never watch them play and their players only play one year I really didn’t even know who he was.

 

[2330859]

I recall the time when Derek Smith died; but he was at UL for 4 years and as a fan I honestly felt like I got to know him. He arrived at UL as a true Freshman with serious dental issues that affected his ability to speak, before our Dental School fixed the problem. What some thought was shyness, was just his self-consciousness about his teeth. I met Derek in Indianapolis during the 1980 FF, and followed his career until his untimely passing.

My point here; back at that time the college experience was far more meaningful to both the athlete, teammates and the fans. I am just not sure that any of these O&D kids have an opportunity to appreciate what the previous generations enjoyed.

 

[LeFors4Ever]

I recall the time when Derek Smith died; but he was at UL for 4 years and as a fan I honestly felt like I got to know him. He arrived at UL as a true Freshman with serious dental issues that affected his ability to speak, before our Dental School fixed the problem. What some thought was shyness, was just his self-consciousness about his teeth. I met Derek in Indianapolis during the 1980 FF, and followed his career until his untimely passing.

My point here; back at that time the college experience was far more meaningful to both the athlete, teammates and the fans. I am just not sure that any of these O&D kids have an opportunity to appreciate what the previous generations enjoyed.

Yeah but when you die, it does not matter whether it was 1 or 4 years, it's still sad to those around you or not. It's even sadder when the kid is still a teenager. I doubt his family or anyone else cares about how long he got to enjoy college, they'd just want one more day to him.

Your point is not wrong, it's just not the right time or place for that in a tragic situation.

 

[2330859]

Your point is well-founded Lefors; admittedly my expressions were insensitive and probably better left un-said. Just for clarification, my feelings are not really directed to Clarke, or his family/friends, but rather those who have passed without any recognition.