The tragic deaths of members of a marching band at one of the most iconic historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have prompted an outpouring of tributes and condolences.

Three members of Southern University and A&M College‘s famed Human Jukebox marching band were killed Tuesday night after a vehicle they were traveling in collided with a tractor-trailer on a highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, not far from campus.

From our hearts pic.twitter.com/6vNkQZrFwB

— Southern University Human Jukebox (@SU_HumanJukebox) December 7, 2022

From WDSU:

Those killed were identified as Tyran Williams, 19, Dylan Young, 19, and Broderick Moore, 19.

Troopers say the students’ 1999 Jeep Laredo was stalled on the shoulder of the interstate while two of them were trying to change a tire.

According to state police, a tractor-trailer driven by Clyde Gay, of Coushatta, drifted into the shoulder, hitting the Jeep.

Condolences and Prayers Three Southern University Students and Members of the Human Jukebox Killed in overnight Car Crash pic.twitter.com/6Cp86S9mJV

— HBCU Premier Sports (@HBCUSports1) December 7, 2022

Police have launched an investigation into the fatal crash. Gay, the 62-year-old driver, submitted to a toxicology test for which results are pending. It was not immediately clear if any criminal charges would be brought as a result of the deadly accident.

Sending love & strength to the Human Jukebox

— TAG (@tr3lin) December 7, 2022

But in the meantime, the Southern University and larger HBCU communities were mourning the sad loss of young Black lives.

Jaguar Nation,

SU Athletics join the Human Jukebox and entire SU System family in mourning the loss of:

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞, FR, Music, Cedar Hill, TX
𝐓𝐲𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬, FR, Music, Irving, TX
𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠, SO, Mechanical Engineering, Cedar Hill, TX pic.twitter.com/YmUzCu12o9

— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) December 7, 2022

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the tragic deaths of three of our students who reportedly succumbed to injuries in a vehicular accident on Tuesday evening in Natchitoches Parish,” Southern University said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with their families, friends, classmates and other loved ones. All three young men were members of the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band, to which we also extend our condolences.”

RIP to the 3 young men that passed away on yesterday. Please pray for their families, friends , Human Jukebox & the Jaguar Nation

— BIG PREZ (@iam_cmbj) December 7, 2022

Southern University also said it was making resources available for students experiencing the “devastating” and “sudden loss of a classmate or friend.”

Jackson State Athletics sends its condolences to @SouthernU_BR and @SU_HumanJukebox on the tragic loss of three students in a motor vehicle accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of all affected. #1SWAC pic.twitter.com/J6Q9APn5ja

— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) December 8, 2022

Gov. John Bel Edwards also offered his condolences.

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of three @SU_HumanJukebox members last night in a tragic vehicle accident in Natchitoches Parish. Please join us in sending prayers, condolences, and strength to their families and our colleagues in the Human Jukebox. pic.twitter.com/iooafOax14

— The Golden Band from Tigerland (@tigerbandlsu) December 7, 2022

“We join the Southern University family and especially the Human Jukebox Marching Band in mourning the deep loss of the three students whose lives were tragically cut short after yesterday’s accident,” Edwards tweeted on Wednesday.

We join the Southern University family and especially the Human Jukebox Marching Band in mourning the deep loss of the three students whose lives were tragically cut short after yesterday’s accident. #lagov https://t.co/nOvQrVofmn

— Gov. John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) December 7, 2022

The sad news comes months after a Southern University cheerleader died by suicide following a heartbreaking note she posted on social media.

3 Jukes at one time pray for our Jaguar Nation, their families, & the Human Jukebox please!

I’m still trying to process it all

— Black College Exp (NABJ Member) Journalist (@BlackCollegeExp) December 7, 2022

Arlana Miller, a 19-year-old freshman at Southern last school year, suggested in a troubling Instagram post that she was frustrated about the struggles she had recently endured, including contracting COVID-19 and “failing all” of her classes.

NewsOne also sends condolences to the Southern University community.

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