A fiery car crash took the lives of six people when the car dove into a support column under the Pulaski Skyway in New Jersey.
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Last Friday night, the car containing two Hudson Catholic football coaches and four others flew off the overpass, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The car hit the ground and caught fire. Those inside died on the impact or very shortly after.
Hudson Catholic High School Head Coach Lamar McKnight and assistant coach Brad Cunningham were killed, according to The Knight Report. Lamar McKnight's brother was also killed in the crash. Two other passengers had an unknown familial relation to the brothers, also.
The mother of the brothers spoke to CBS. She said she felt "numb" having lost both her sons and two other family members. She has eight other children, and they're all supporting each other through this terribly difficult time.
The investigation into the car crash is still ongoing, according to officials.
Coach Killed In Car Crash Receives Heartbreaking Messages
Many people knew, loved, and admired the Hudson coaches that were lost that day. Their losses have devastated many.
Hudson Catholic defensive back Amori McNeil posted a comprehensive statement about their passing on an Instagram post. "Damn man I don't even know where to begin??," he started. He detailed how both Coach McKnight and Coach Brad supported and helped him.
"Love y'all forever Coach McKnight and Coach Brad????????," he ended the statement with.
Rutgers University head football coach Greg Schiano also posted a
