JUST IN: Michigan Wolverines Manager and Family Tragically Die in Car Accident at 10:21 AM on Woodward Avenue
A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the University of Michigan football community. Sean Magee, the Michigan Wolverines’ General Manager and Associate Athletic Director for Football, has died in a fatal car accident alongside his family. The crash occurred at approximately 10:21 AM this morning on Woodward Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Detroit.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident. No additional details have been released regarding the circumstances of the crash or other vehicles involved.
Sean Magee had been a vital figure in the Michigan football program. After previously serving with the Chicago Bears as Chief of Staff, he returned to Michigan in 2024 to take on a leading role in football operations. His responsibilities included overseeing recruiting, player personnel, and managing the program’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives.
Magee was highly respected across college football for his strategic leadership and deep commitment to student-athletes. His previous experience at the U.S. Naval Academy and within the NFL brought valuable insight and professionalism to Michigan’s football operations.
The University of Michigan has released a statement expressing profound sorrow and mourning the loss of Magee and his family. Tributes from players, coaches, and colleagues have already begun to pour in, remembering Magee as a dedicated leader and a caring presence within the program.
Funeral arrangements and public memorial information are expected to be announced in the coming days.
The entire Michigan football family, along with the broader college football community, mourns this tragic and unexpected loss.
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