College football players among those killed in fatal car accident

Members of the Indiana State Sycamores football team have died in a fatal car accident, according to police.

Three Indiana State University students died and two others seriously injured after their car ran into a tree early Sunday, the school announced.

Among the passengers were members of the ISU football team, the school said.

Freshman linebacker Christian Eubanks, 18, and freshman defensive back Caleb VanHooser, 19, were the two football players who died in the crash.

"It is a terrible day for Indiana State football and a devastating loss for both the Eubanks and the VanHooser families," football coach Curt Mallory said in a statement. 

"Both young men were quality individuals who were loved and respected by their teammates and this staff. To say they will be missed is an understatement."

The accident took place before 2 a.m. in Riley, Ind., 10 miles from campus.

Officials from the Vigo Co. Sheriff's Office said the car was on fire when they arrived.

"Two of the occupants were able to be freed from the vehicle and were transported for medical treatment with serious injuries," the sheriff's office said.

"Unfortunately, the driver and two other occupants were pronounced deceased on the scene."

Indiana State had a women's soccer match scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but the school said it has been postponed.

The school has also offered counseling services for students, faculty, and staff in the aftermath of the tragedy.

A member of the Missouri Valley Conference in Division I FCS, Indiana State is coming off a 5-6 campaign under 5th year head coach Curt Mallory.

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