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Ex-Alabama LB Reggie Ragland loses his grandfather in a car accident

Cedric Mason- Touchdown Alabama Magazine

A moment of silence in sharing condolences to one of the best linebackers in Alabama history.

Former Crimson Tide standout Reggie Ragland lost his grandfather Rayfield Ragland Sr. to a car accident on Tuesday in Lauderdale County, per Crystal Bonvillian of AL.com.

Injuries sustained after the crash, which occurred at 2 p.m., were believed to be cause of Ragland’s death.

Amber Eady of WAFF 48 was the first to break the news Wednesday at 12:16 p.m. Her report states that Ragland, 80, was killed when a 2007 Cheverlot HHR (passenger) left the road and struck a tree. The accident happened three miles west of Florence, Ala.

His grandson Reggie was Alabama’s heart and soul on defense in 2015, guiding the group to Southeastern Conference championship and a national title. Ragland took to Twitter to express his grief.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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