Family: Juvenile arrested in connection with crash that killed Pitt football player, HSE grad

FISHERS, Ind. — A driver was arrested in connection with a deadly crash that killed University of Pittsburgh football player and Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate Mason Alexander.

That’s according to Alexander’s family. The 18-year-old died in the March 1, 2025, crash. No further details about the arrest were available, and neither police nor the prosecutor’s office confirmed the information.

According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, a juvenile driving a BMW was heading south on Florida Road from 113th Street. The driver entered the northbound lane and attempted to pass a southbound car.

But the driver noticed a Toyota RAV4 heading northbound on Florida Road near Geist Park.

The juvenile then swerved, causing the BMW to leave the road, go into the grass, slam into a tree and catch fire, according to the sheriff’s office. The Toyota also went off the road before hitting a mailbox.

Alexander was a passenger in that BMW, the HCSO said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

He had enrolled early at Pitt as a cornerback for their football team following his graduation from HSE in December 2024.

The 18-year-old’s life was honored by the Fishers community at the Fishers Event Center on March 25 where Alexander’s classmates and loved ones shared special memories of the teen they called “Mason moments.”

Alexander’s family has sought out answers about the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to previous reports, the BMW driver was 17 years old and tested for drugs and alcohol, though neither his identity nor the results of the tests were released. Toxicology tests are standard procedure in serious crashes.

“Something happened, and we want to know what happened, and they’re not telling us anything, and it’s not right,” said Alexander’s cousin, Adrian Johnson.

Johnson and other family members held a rally in his honor earlier this month. Before it began, the HCSO issued a statement.

“There are established policies and procedures that guide investigations and adherence to them are essential,” the HCSO wrote. “Any deviation could compromise the integrity of the case, risk overlooking critical evidence, and ultimately, would not be fair to the Alexander family or anyone else involved.”

The juvenile driver does not have a court date set, according to online records. The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office will make a final charging decision.