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Winston-Salem State University Football Player Dies In Fayetteville Crash

Johnathan Gilmore died in a wreck in Fayetteville, NC.

Johnathan Gilmore (Courtesy: Wssurams.com)

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WFMY) -- Johnathan Gilmore, a Freshman at Winston-Salem State University has died.

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of one of our own, Johnathan Gilmore. Please continue to keep @wssu1892, @wssu_athletics_ and this team in your prayers due to the passing of our football brother on and off the field. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jonathan's family during this time. #FootballisFamily #WeSeeRed #OurFootballAngel #CIAA #WSSU

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Gilmore was a tight end on the Winston-Salem State University football team.

According to a post on the Winston-Salem State University football Instagram account, Gilmore died in a wreck in Fayetteville after going to see his former high school team's playoff game.

This is the second WSSU player to die this year following the death of Najee Baker, a defensive end who died after being shot at a party in Wake Forest in January.

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