Visitation and Funeral information
The Trine University family is mourning the sudden loss of a student-athlete who was
killed in a Thursday morning accident in Michigan.
Sean Brady, 18, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Monroe, Mich., died
when the truck he was driving was struck by a semi truck being towed by another semi,
according to MonroeNews.com.
“Our hearts break for Sean’s family, friends and loved ones and we will keep them
in our thoughts and prayers,” said Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., Trine president. “Sean
left a lasting impression on many and will be greatly missed.”
Sean, who completed his freshman year at Trine just a few weeks ago, was a member
of the track and field and cross country teams. In addition to consistently finishing
among the top five Trine runners in cross country, he competed in long-distance events
for the track and field team.
The Monroe News reported Sean was an engineering intern for the summer for the Monroe
County Road Commission. Sean and his 19-year-old passenger, also an intern, were working
on data collection and were on their way back to the road commission office when the
tragedy occurred, the newspaper reported.
The Trine University community sends condolences to Sean’s family and friends.