Ole Miss standout athlete Ty Laporte was killed in a traffic accident

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SEC Sports ‏@SEC 1h1 hour ago

We are sad to learn of the loss of @OleMissVB's Ty Laporte & extend our sympathies to her family, teammates, coaches

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C-L Sports ‏@CLSports 8m8 minutes ago

Today in Sports: Ole Miss senior Ty Laporte dies in car accident http://on.thec-l.com/1mwUEvh

OXFORD - Ole Miss volleyball player and track and field athlete Ty Laporte died in a car accident near Holly Springs early Friday morning, Ole Miss announced on Friday. She was 23.

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by Ty's death," Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, her teammates, coaches and our staff during this difficult time.

"Everyone in the Ole Miss family offers our deepest sympathy to everyone who was touched by Ty's amazing and infectious spirit."

Laporte finished her five-year career with the Rebels' volleyball team last fall...

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Ben Garrett ‏@SpiritBen 3h3 hours ago

OleMiss held moment of silence in remembrance of Ty Laporte, Rebel volleyball player killed in car accident. AK wearing patch in her honor.

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Ross Bjork ‏@RossBjorkAD  Feb 12
Ross Bjork Retweeted Ole Miss Athletics
No words can describe our feelings. One of the best young woman I have ever been around. God Bless Ty!