{"id":11108,"date":"2020-06-10T12:05:27","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T11:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lailasnews.com\/international\/?p=11108"},"modified":"2020-07-15T12:02:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T11:02:47","slug":"alex-auricchio-death-obituary-how-alexander-aurrichio-died","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lailasnews.com\/international\/alex-auricchio-death-obituary-how-alexander-aurrichio-died\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Auricchio death: How Alexander Aurrichio died"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alex Auricchio death, obituary: How Alexander Aurrichio died June 8, 2020\u00a0in a cycling accident in Australia’s Northern Territory. He was only 30 years old.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Columbia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced\u00a0Alex Auricchio death in a statement that read:<\/p>\n

It is with great sadness that the Columbia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned of the death of Alexander Aurrichio ’12CC.<\/p>\n

A former standout on both the men’s soccer and baseball teams, Aurrichio was killed Monday in a cycling accident in Australia’s Northern Territory. He was 30 years old.<\/p>\n

“Alex’s love and passion for Columbia men’s soccer and his teammates was second to none. When he walked into a room you knew it, and he made you feel it deep into your soul. His personality and smile were even larger than he was. He was a guy who always looked to grow, challenged himself, held guys accountable and only played to win while truly enjoying the challenge and opportunity.<\/p>\n

He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our hearts break for the grieving family, friends and loved ones and we urge that their privacy please be respected.
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Northern Territory detective Senior Sergeant Brendan Lindner said local police were notified of\u00a0Alex Auricchio accident on Monday evening, June 8, 2020.\u00a0Lindner said:<\/p>\n

\u201cA cyclist was riding inbound on Gunn Point Rd just prior to the Howard Springs Reserve. A driver in a Nissan Patrol has collided into the rear of him,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTragically, the rider has died at the scene. There were some vehicles travelling near to the crash scene, they were witnesses who observe that crash so they stopped to assist the driver of the Nissan Patrol, who stopped and is assisting us in our inquiries.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lindner also confirmed the driver was uninjured and not in custody. He said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s too early to speculate on any charges.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will say that the driver immediately stopped, rendered assistance and has assisted us with our inquiries. They\u2019re not in custody or anything like that.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Please say a prayer<\/a> as you read the tributes below confirming Alex Auricchio\u00a0<\/strong>death.<\/p>\n

Shattered. We all are \ud83d\udc94 Rooch is one of a kind … and his beautiful family need our help! Let\u2019s band together to do what we can for the Aurrichio\u2019s and get Alex home. Can we get one last \u201cHoorah Baby\u201d ?!?? We love you xx<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Shattered. We all are \ud83d\udc94 Rooch is one of a kind … and his beautiful family need our help! Let\u2019s band together to do what we can for the Aurrichio\u2019s and get Alex home. Can we get one last \u201cHoorah Baby\u201d ?!?? We love you xx https:\/\/t.co\/plH45J23KC<\/a><\/p>\n

— Abbey Holmes (@abbeycholmes) June 9, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n