Former Oregon Ducks football player Fotu Leiato has been killed in a car crash, according to reports in Eugene.

Leiato was killed in a crash near Autzen Stadium on Friday morning.

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Leiato had 14 tackles last season for the Ducks.

According to goducks, Leiato action in all 13 games in 2017, earning his first career start against Southern Utah … Finished the year with 14 total tackles including one tackle for loss … Recorded a career-high five tackles against SUU … Logged four tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, against Oregon State … Made two tackles while assisting on first career tackle for loss against Washington State … Recorded one tackle against Wyoming, Cal and Arizona … Made one pass breakup vs. Boise State in Las Vegas Bowl.

Leiato, a linebacker, was dismissed from the Oregon football program this spring after being arrested in April and charged with theft, criminal trespassing and criminal mischief. source