Daniel Worthy Obituary: Merrimack College Student Athletics Daniel Worthy Died In a Car Accident
Daniel Worthy Obituary:- A young man with a bright future in football dies in a car crash. Daniel Worthy, a 22-year-old graduate of Merrimack College and a former student-athlete, died in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday night, June 21, 2023, on Dual Highway in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was driving a 2007 BMW when he lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree on the south side of the road. He was taken to Meritus Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. A 22-year-old female passenger, who was not identified by the police, was also injured in the crash but survived.
Daniel Worthy was born on January 31, 2001, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to Milini Worthy and Elmore Worthy Jr. He had five siblings: KaLara Thomas, Elizah Thomas, Izaiah Worthy, Zion Worthy, and Majezty Worthy. He attended Northwest High School where he excelled in football as a defensive lineman. He earned several honors and awards for his performance on the field, such as All-State, 1st Team All-Mid Penn, 1st Team Mid-Penn Colonial (junior), and 2nd Team Mid Penn All-Conference (sophomore).
He continued his football career at Merrimack College in Massachusetts, where he majored in criminology. He played for the Merrimack Warriors as #98 and graduated in 2023. He had a passion for the sport and aspired to play in the NFL someday. He also had a witty sense of humor and a loyal personality that made him popular among his friends and family.
A community mourns the loss of a beloved son and brother
Daniel Worthy’s death has shocked and saddened many people who knew him and admired him. His family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers, and fans have expressed their grief and condolences on social media and other platforms. They have shared memories of his achievements, his kindness, his smile, and his love for life.
His mother, Milini Worthy, posted a heartfelt message on Facebook announcing his passing and asking for prayers for her family. She wrote:
It is with TREMENDOUS SORROW and great sadness that my husband Elmore Worthy Jr and I announce the passing of our beloved 3rd child Daniel Worthy passed away last night. We are very distraught as are his siblings KaLara Thomas, Elizah Thomas, Izaiah Worthy, Zion Worthy, and Majezty Worthy.
Please keep our family in your prayers. Positive memories and of our beautiful, talented, funny-witted, loyal son/brother .. our heart aches as we miss you so deeply as you are being held in the arms of Jesus.
His former high school coach, Chris Brunner, also paid tribute to him on Twitter. He wrote:
I am heartbroken to hear about the passing of Daniel Worthy. He was one of the best players I ever coached and an even better person. He had a bright future ahead of him and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace #98.
His college coach, Dan Curran, also expressed his sorrow on Twitter. He wrote:
Words cannot describe how devastated we are by the loss of Daniel Worthy. He was a leader on our team and a joy to coach. He had so much potential and passion for the game. He was like a son to me and a brother to his teammates. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Many other people who knew Daniel Worthy personally or through his football career have shared their condolences and support for his family online. Some of them have also organized fundraisers to help cover his funeral expenses and support his loved ones.
Daniel Worthy’s Biodata/Obituary
- Name- Daniel Worthy
- Date of Birth- January 31, 2001
- Date of Death- June 21, 2023
- Place of Birth-Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
- Place of Death- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Cause of Death- Car crash
- Parents- Milini Worthy and Elmore Worthy Jr.
- Siblings- KaLara Thomas, Elizah Thomas, Izaiah Worthy, Zion Worthy, and Majezty Worthy
- High School- Northwest High School
- College-Merrimack College
- Major-Criminology
- Football Position- Defensive Lineman
- Football Number- #98
