Mississippi high school football coach dies in car crash

A Mississippi high school football coach was involved in a deadly car crash Wednesday that ended his life.

Southeast Lauderdale High School head coach Calvin Hampton died after his car collided with an 18-wheeler on Mississippi Highway 19.

The school released the following statement on its Facebook page shortly after Hampton’s death was confirmed:

“It is with great sadness that we pass along the news of the loss of Coach Calvin Hampton. Coach Hampton was loved by many in our community, county, and city. Please remember his family and everyone who cared about and loved Coach Hampton in the days ahead. All school functions for the rest of the day are canceled. Grief counselors will be available when classes resume tomorrow.”

Hampton was in the middle of his second season as head coach at Southeast Lauderdale at the time of his death. The Tigers are scheduled to play Kemper County Friday.