Audio By Carbonatix
Update: Nicolas has died, according to his brother, Abner Davis. Nicolas passed away around 5 p.m. today.
JoJo Nicolas, the former Miami Hurricanes football player involved in this morning’s horrific crash on the MacArthur Causeway, had been partying at South Beach nightclub Mansion hours earlier, according to his social media posts. Nicolas was severely injured in the accident, which closed the MacArthur for hours this morning.
See also: Westbound MacArthur Closed This Morning
Nicolas, who had a short stint on the preseason roster of the New York Giants, tweeted the night’s plans around 2:25 a.m.
When news happens, Miami New Times is there —
Your support strengthens our coverage.
We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to you. If Miami New Times matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.
The man referenced in the tweet, identified on Twitter only as “TUCK the HUMAN,” also made posts during the night out.
Around 5 o’clock this morning, Nicolas’ silver Lexus wound up wedged beneath the back of a semi-truck. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital and remains in critical condition. Miami Hurricanes head coach Al Golden was reportedly seen at the hospital.
Police have not yet commented as to whether they believe alcohol was involved in the crash.
Nicolas is no stranger to tragedy. During his senior season at UM, he fathered a child who was born four months prematurely and died shortly afterward.
Follow Miami New Times on Facebook and Twitter @MiamiNewTimes.
