Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Terrance Howard died at North Carolina Atrium Hospital after being hit by a car on Interstate 85 on August 1.
According to “News One”, Howard suffered brain trauma after being hit by a car and needed to rely on a life support system to maintain his life.
In a series of videos uploaded to Facebook, Howard’s parents expressed their anger at Howard’s care at Atrium Hospital and claimed the hospital was trying to “kill” their son in an organ harvesting program.
Howard’s father, Anthony Allen, claimed the hospital “put something in Terrence’s IV to kill him.”
“They tried to kill my son because they wanted his organs,” the former football star’s mother shared in a video.
Former Alabama football player’s family accuses hospital of ‘trying to kill’ him in organ harvesting program https://t.co/GMSvOMMeyq pic.twitter.com/mJHYUhyiSN
— New York Post (@nypost) August 7, 2024
According to the New York Post:
After former Alabama football player Terrance Howard was hit by a car on North Carolina’s Interstate 85 in July, his family accused the hospital treating his brain injury of “trying to kill.” Him” to harvest organs.
Howard’s parents posted a series of videos on social media accusing Atrium Health, the hospital that treated him, of malpractice and organ harvesting.
Howard’s father, Bishop Anthony Allen, claimed the hospital “put something in Terrence’s IV to kill him” and prevented him from being transferred to another hospital.
“They told me they wanted my son’s organs,” Howard’s mother says in the video. “They wanted to kill my son because they wanted his organs.”
Howard suffered a traumatic brain injury and was placed on life support, but ultimately died on Aug. 1, according to North Carolina Central University.
Atrium Health responded: “As you know, federal privacy laws are very strict and do not allow us to address specific concerns. What we can tell you unequivocally is that our medical professionals are among the best in the country and are ready to take any action Reasonable measures are taken to protect and preserve the life and health of our caregivers.
The hospital added, “We express our deepest sympathy for each of our patients and their families in the tragic circumstances they face as they struggle with their personal circumstances. Our approach also includes being honest about each patient’s health status when communicating with their families.” assessment and help them understand and explore appropriate care options for their loved one.
Former Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard is laid to rest.
Howard, a Texan who joined the Crimson Tide as a walk-on in 2023, transferred to North Carolina Central on a scholarship during the offseason. pic.twitter.com/YldtlHGV9o
— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) August 4, 2024
