Sulphur coach killed in accident

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Posted: 10:48 AM Dec 30, 2008
Last Updated: 10:48 AM Dec 30, 2008
Reporter: KXII Staff
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ROFF, Okla -- A well-known coach has died in a fatal accident. Sulphur Assistant Coach Jeff Nye died after the vehicle he was driving was hit by a train.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says Nye was driving a Jeep on County Road 1660, about a mile South of Roff when it was struck by a Burlington-Northern Santa Fe Train.

The passenger in that Jeep, 45-year-old H.C. Rackley was taken to Valley View in Ada, where he was last listed in stable condition.

Nye was 46 years old.

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Posted by: bulldogFAN! Location: sulphur on Apr 24, 2009 at 02:42 PM
we love u coach nye ! and our prayers are with his amazing family ... he told me once always keep ur head up not only on the feild but off and i will always remember that !

Posted by: Love Location: Sulphur on Dec 30, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With Your Family! My God Bless and Hold You All.

Posted by: Stacey Location: Sulphur on Dec 30, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Not only a great coach but a GREAT MAN as well. Your family is in my prayers. GOD Bless you all during this difficult time.

Posted by: TERA Location: SULPHUR on Dec 30, 2008 at 03:08 PM
SUCH A TRAGEDY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Posted by: Kris Location: Oklahoma on Dec 30, 2008 at 09:58 AM
My prayers are with his family and the students at the school.

Posted by: Bulldog fan Location: Sulphur on Dec 30, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Sulphur has lost not only a great coach but a great man. He will be missed by the whole community..

Posted by: toni Location: sulphur on Dec 30, 2008 at 04:00 AM
my thoughts and prayers are with his family.... good people.... so sorry steph

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