Former Charlotte 49ers DB Isaiah Hazel dies in car crash that claimed lives of two others

Jul 6

Former Charlotte 49ers defensive back Isaiah Hazel was among three people killed in a three-car accident early Saturday morning in Maryland. He was 23.

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