University of Kentucky’s Terrence Clarke Killed in Los Angeles Car Crash

Terrence Clarke Killed in Chatsworth Car Accident at Winnetka Avenue and Nordhoff Street

Los Angeles, California (April 23, 2021) – Former University of Kentucky basketball player Terrence Clarke, 19, died in a car crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened on Winnetka Avenue near Nordhoff Street at about 2:10 p.m. April 22, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Clarke reportedly drove through a red light at the intersection and crashed into another vehicle.

The impact of the crash caused the athlete’s vehicle to drift off the roadway where it struck a light pole and crashed inti a brick wall.

Former Wildcats Player Killed in Los Angeles Car Accident ahead of NBA Draft

Clarke was taken to an area hospital where he died while undergoing treatment.

Clarke, who was born in a Dorchester, Massachusetts, played his lone season with the Wildcats in 2020-21 and was preparing for the upcoming NBA draft at the time of his death.

The University mourned Clarke as a young man loved by all who had all of his dreams and hopes ahead of him.

Tributes for the promising player continue to pour in from across the basketball world.

We are devastated to learn of our own Terrence Clarke’s tragic passing. Our hearts are heavy for Terrence, his family and all of us who loved him.https://t.co/u81DDOszPa

— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) April 23, 2021

I am absolutely gutted and sick tonight. I ask that everyone take a moment tonight to say a prayer for Terrence Clarke and his family. May he Rest In Peace. https://t.co/a1E1gysxxi pic.twitter.com/1unTygk4Tt

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 23, 2021