William "Rowdy" Harrell, 30, and Blakley Harrell, 23, killed in crash (CNN) -- A NASCAR pit crew member and his new wife were killed in a car accident in the Florida Keys while celebrating their honeymoon. "Rowdy was everything that made the 88 team, the 88 team. Harrell, 30, was on his honeymoon in the Florida Keys with newlywed wife Blakley in November when the accident occurred. Rowdy shared his love with the people around him and was loved in return. More details; Both were killed Sunday morning in a bizarre traffic accident near North Saginaw. Roll Tide, Rowdy. Toxicology report released from crash that killed newlyweds 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Multiple fatalities on Illinois highway after dust storm causes up to 60 crashes: cops, Bride killed, groom seriously hurt by drunk driver just minutes after leaving reception, Off-duty NYPD cop dies after LI car crash: sources, Mega drunk TX woman plows Porsche into man on first date at 100 mph, killing him: cops. The Florida Highway Patrol said in a report that Harrell's Toyota Corolla collided with a Ford pick-up truck on US Highway 1 on Lower Matecumbe Key, according to NASCAR. The Concord, N.C.-based Hendrick Motorsports, where Harrell has been a pit crew member for eight seasons, released a statement confirming the couples deaths. Create a password that only you will remember. Before joining NASCAR, Harrell was a middle linebacker for the University of Alabamas football team, where he won three national championships, according to Hendrick Motorsports. The newlyweds were traveling to celebrate their honeymoon after being married on Saturday.. 88 team for the past eight seasons, most recently for driver Alex Bowman. Our prayers are with Rowdy, Blakley and their wonderful family.. "Got a really terrible phone call from Greg this morning. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this devastating time. They had been on their honeymoon. NASCAR Pit Crew Member and His Wife Killed in a Car Crash On Honeymoon