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Former Texas Running Back Cedric Benson Dies in Motorcycle Accident at 36

Former Chicago Bears running back and Texas Longhorns legend Cedric Benson has died, family and friends confirmed on Sunday. Benson's death was reportedly the result of a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas that also claimed the life of an unnamed woman. Benson was 36 years old.

Emergency responders told the Austin American-Statesman that they were investigating the crash in the crash in Austin, which occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday. Per the American-Statesman, both Benson and a passenger were killed and two other adults were injured in the crash but suffered non-fatal injuries.