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Retired Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap, who played 12 seasons in the NFL, accidentally killed his 3-year-old daughter at their home in Meza, Ariz. on Friday afternoon.
According to authorities, at about 3:45 p.m. the child was in the driveway when Heap moved his truck forward, striking her. Family members rushed her to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Mesa police told the Arizona Republic Heap exhibited no signs of impairment while operating the vehicle.
“My heart is broken for Todd Heap and his family,” said former NFL kicker and current CBS college football analyst Jay Feely. “One of the kindest persons I’ve ever met and a man who lives for his family.”
Other current and former NFL players offered their condolences on Twitter:
Oh my �� for Todd Heap and his family
— Pierre Garçon (@PierreGarcon) April 15, 2017
Wow, prayers to Todd Heap and his family right now during this time of absolute tragedy. ��������
— Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) April 15, 2017
Prayers up for Todd Heap and his family. Couldn’t imagine the pain he and his family is feeling right now.
— Damon Harrison (@BigDame900) April 15, 2017
Please keep our @NFL brother Todd Heap and his family in your prayers! This is truly a tragic… https://t.co/vuywRs4lFp
— Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) April 15, 2017
Heap is a native of Mesa and was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection for Arizona State before being drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
The two-time Pro Bowler played 10 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He caught more touchdowns (41) than anyone else in Ravens history, and is 2nd all time for the team in career receptions. He was inducted into the Raven’s Ring of Honor in 2014.
The child was the youngest of five children Heap had with his wife, Ashley.
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