October 08, 2025
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Ex-Ohio State WR Julian Fleming charged after fatal ATV crash

Former Ohio State and Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming, 24, has been charged in Bradford County, Pennsylvania with homicide by vehicle, DUI and aggravated assault by vehicle after a May 22 ATV crash that killed his girlfriend, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd. Pennsylvania State Police say the pair struck a deer on a rural road; documents cited in media reports indicate Fleming’s blood-alcohol level was 0.118 shortly after the crash, and his attorney disputes the charges.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Pennsylvania State Police say the May 22 ATV crash occurred on a rural road in Bradford County near the PA–NY border.
  • Charges include homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, and aggravated assault by vehicle.
  • Documents cited in media reports indicate Fleming’s BAC was 0.118 shortly after the crash.
  • Victim Alyssa Boyd, 23, suffered extensive injuries and died at the scene; police said neither occupant wore safety equipment.
  • Fleming’s attorney David Bahuriak called it a tragic accident and said the facts don’t support criminal homicide.