The Hamilton County community continues to feel the weight of loss following the tragic death of 18-year-old Mason Alexander, a Hamilton Southeastern High School football star and Pitt freshman cornerback. Alexander perished in a crash on March 1 when a BMW veered off the road, struck a tree, and caught fire. Over a month later, his family demands accountability for the young man's untimely death.
Despite repeated calls for transparency, the family of Mason Alexander remains tormented by a scarcity of information pertaining to the crash and the actions of the driver who was at the wheel. "Somebody needs to be held accountable because he wasn't driving. He was a passenger. The car didn't drive itself. Someone was driving that car. Where is that person? What happened?" Adrian Johnson, Alexander's cousin, told WTHR. The ongoing struggle for closure has only intensified as days turn to weeks.
In response, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has asked for patience, suggesting that their meticulous investigation deserves community trust. A statement from HCSO indicated that, "There are established policies and procedures that guide investigations and adherence to them is essential," as reported by FOX59. Nevertheless, specifics regarding the outcome of the driver’s drugs and alcohol test remain undisclosed, and no charges have been publicly announced.
The pursuit for answers led Alexander’s family to rally outside the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, emphasizing their need to understand the circumstances of the crash. "He had a good life ahead of him," Sharice Patterson, Alexander’s cousin, expressed to WTHR. "He should still be here with us. Someone else's actions took him from us. We just want accountability."
Although HCSO met with the county prosecutor to discuss the case on April 17, a clear direction for the investigation has yet to be publicly revealed. According to a report from IndyStar, due to the driver being a juvenile, their identity has not been released, and the office maintains that the "Hamilton County community experienced a deep loss with the passing of Mason Alexander," assuring due diligence in the matter. In the interim, the Alexander family continues to grieve and seek justice, keeping Mason’s memory and legacy alive through their advocacy.
