7 Things: Trump loves Alabama, impeachment limps along, driver in Rod Bramblett’s death indicted for manslaughter and more … 7. The teenage driver involved in the crash that killed Auburn University’s Rod and Paula Bramblett told police he fell asleep at the wheel, according to a traffic crash report. AUBURN — A teen driver told police he fell asleep at the wheel before rear-ending Auburn broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife in a crash that killed the couple. Rod Bramblett suffered a severe closed head injury, Harris told reporters. Rod Bramblett, 53, was airlifted with life-threatening injuries to the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he later Saturday night died from those injuries, according to multiple sources. Rod Bramblett was airlifted with life-threatening injuries to the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, according to sources. The Voice of the Auburn Tigers has left us. Teen driver in crash that killed Auburn’s Rod Bramblett charged with manslaughter. The full text on this page is automatically extracted from the file linked above and may contain errors and inconsistencies. Andy Burcham speaks at Thursday's memorial for Paula and Rod Bramblett at Auburn Arena. Georgia Bulldogs. It has been one year since a tragic vehicle accident claimed the lives of ‘The Voice of the Auburn Tigers’ Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula. A Lee County judge reinstated the bond of the Auburn 17-year-old charged in connection with the deaths of Rod and Paula Bramblett in a vehicle crash. Legendary College Sports Announcer Rod Bramblett & Wife Die After Car Crash With Teen Driver | TIME Rafael — 05/29/2019 in Sports 0 Likes 268 Views The college sports community is mourning the loss of renowned Auburn sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula Bramblett, following a … Rod Bramblett, 53, and Paula, 52, died after their vehicle was hit from behind at an intersection by a 16-year-old driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to Auburn police. The name of the 16-year-old driver of the other vehicle has not been released, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. The teen driver in the crash that killed Auburn broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula, told authorities he fell asleep at the wheel and did not remember what happened. While waiting to make a turn onto Shug Jordan Parkway, the 16-year-old driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee rear-ended the Bramblett’s Toyota Highlander. The driver of the other vehicle, a 16 year-old teen, was also injured and is in serious condition at the East Alabama Medical Center. Rod was a true professional and was always a pleasure to work with. Rod Bramblett was 52; Paula Bramblett was 53. Rod Bramblett had broadcasted Auburn baseball since 1993 and took over as lead announcer for Auburn in 2003, serving as Auburn’s voice of … Teen driver tells Auburn police he fell asleep before hitting vehicle with Rod, Paula Bramblett . He loved Auburn and it showed in his work. Our prayers and sympathy continue for Rod and the entire Bramblett family. Funeral arrangements are set for the long time voice of the Auburn Tigers, Rod Bramblett, and his wife, Paula. Paula Bramblett suffered multiple internal injuries. Rod Bramblett graduated from Auburn University in 1988 and called Auburn football and basketball games on the radio since 2003 following the death of the late Jim Fyffe. The Auburn Police Division has made an arrest in the two-vehicle crash that killed Auburn broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula. On Saturday, May 25, iconic Auburn announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula were killed in a car accident. A 16-year old driver of the car that was involved in the fatal car accident that killed longtime Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife back on May 25th. I offer my deepest prayers & sympathies for the Bramblett family in this difficult time. Pray for the Auburn Family! We'll miss you Rod! https://www.wsfa.com/2019/07/01/year-old-charged-deaths-rob-paula-bramblett Some seem to want paroles sped up The name of the 16-year-old driver of the other vehicle has not been released. Auburn radio play-by-play announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula were killed Saturday in a car accident in Auburn, Alabama. Rod Bramblett, 53, and Paula, 52, died after their vehicle was hit from behind at an intersection by a 16-year-old driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to Auburn police. The teen driver sustained non-life threatening injuries, police said. Bramblett, 53, and Paula, 52, were in their SUV when the crash occurred. He was named National Broadcaster of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2013 and was also a three-time winner of the Alabama State Broadcaster of the Year, presented by the National Sports Media … The Brambletts are survived by two children, Shelby and Joshua. Rod Bramblett (November 5, 1965 – May 25, 2019) was an American sportscaster who served as radio play-by-play announcer for Auburn Tigers football, basketball, and baseball.He received national media attention during the 2013 football season for his calls of the game-winning plays against the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. As much as he loved Auburn, his family came first and foremost. The male juvenile driver of the vehicle that struck the SUV driven by Rod and Paula Bramblett on May 25 says he fell asleep behind the wheel at the time of the fatal crash. Both were taken to area hospitals where they died. Rod Bramblett, the voice of the Auburn Tigers, has died after a tragic car crash in Auburn on Saturday, May 25. The case of the 16-year-old driver who, on May 25, crashed into “Voice of the Auburn Tigers” sports radio broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wi… Sports. “I’m heartbroken by the loss of Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula. Rod Bramblett had broadcasted Auburn baseball since 1993 and took over as lead announcer for Auburn in 2003, serving as Auburn’s voice of football, men’s basketball and baseball. Bramblett’s wife, Paula, also died after sustaining injuries in the crash. According to police, Johnston Edward Taylor of Auburn was arrested at his home on Monday, and he is being … Rod & Paula Bramblett will never be forgotten, & Rod’s voice will echo on for generations to come.