NASCAR crew member, 30, and new wife, 23, die in car crash while on honeymoon

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William “Rowdy” Harrell and his new bride Blakley Harrell were tragically killed in a car crash while on their honeymoon in the Florida Keys.

The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of William “Rowdy” Harrell, a pit crew member for Hendrick Motorsports. Harrell, 30, and his wife Blakley Harrell, 23, were killed in a head-on car crash in the Florida Keys on Tuesday night while on their honeymoon.The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of William “Rowdy” Harrell and his wife Blakely Harrell.

"Harrell, 30, was a stand-out tire carrier for Hendrick Motorsports for the last eight seasons, most recently with the No. 88 NASCAR Cup Series team of driver Alex Bowman," the statement continued."He was also a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion pit crew member with JR Motorsports.”, “‘He was the heart and soul of our team.’”, a preliminary report from the Florida Highway Patrol stated that Harrell was driving north on a two-lane highway. Around 9:40 p.m.

“Our entire team is absolutely devastated at the loss of Rowdy and Blakley. They were such positive, giving and passionate people who could not have been a more perfect match,” Greg Ives, Harrell’s crew chief for the past six seasons, said. “Rowdy had an energetic and infectious personality. He was the heart and soul of our team and always kept us motivated, no matter the circumstance. Rowdy shared his love with the people around him and was loved in return.

 

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Oh no-o-o!!! 🥲 how very sad. Prayers and sympathies to all the families affected by this sudden loss.

Very sad.

So Very sad.. prayers to the families

Terrible thing.

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Devastating.

That’s sad and tragic! Prayers here

How incredibly sad. May they rest in peace🙏

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