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Eastern Michigan commit killed in motorcycle accident

IMG_8358by:Andy Villamarzo•06/26/25•

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NCAA Football: Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois
Oct 26, 2017; DeKalb, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Eastern Michigan Eagles helmet before a game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

According to a report by the Detroit Free Press’ Christian Romo, Chaminade Julienne 2026 lineman Elijah Berman, a 17-year old Eastern Michigan commitment, was killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday evening.

Chaminade Julienne Catholic School’s official Facebook page posted the following message regarding Berman’s passing:

‘Today, our community came together in prayer to embrace the family and friends of Elijah Berman, a member of the Class of 2026 who tragically died yesterday. Eli knew what it meant to be an Eagle and made an impact anywhere and everywhere he went. He was a leader on the football field and track, an Eagle Ambassador, a big brother in our Little Sibs program, and a strong student with a big personality. He had just accepted an offer to chase his dreams and play college football at Eastern Michigan University.

Today, and in the days, weeks, and months that follow, we ask our community to please keep Eli’s family, friends, and all who loved him in your prayers as we hold on to each other during this heartbreaking time.

May God’s peace surround us all, especially 55′

Per a Dayton News Daily report, it was just after 5 p.m. when it was reported that a motorcycle and a semi truck had gotten into a collision. The auto accident occurred in Franklin, Ohio and the report states that the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s preliminary investigation found the semi truck was going down a ramp and collided into Berman’s motorcycle.

Berman was taken to a local medical center, where he passed away due to the injuries sustained from the accident, per the OSHP.

According to Berman’s X, formerly known as Twitter, profile, the 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman had 13 Division 1 offers and had just recently committed to Eastern Michigan on June 16th.

“It is with broken hearts that our community comes together to embrace the family and friends of senior student Elijah Berman who tragically died Tuesday evening,” Chaminade Julienne principal Greg Mueller said in a statement.

“Eli was an all-around Eagle — a member of the football and track teams, had recently accepted an offer to play college football at Eastern Michigan University, was an Eagle Ambassador, participated in the Little Sibs program and was a strong student with a big personality.”