LSU Pole Vaulter Dillon Reidenauer, 18, Killed in On-Campus Crash

Dillon Reidenauer, an 18-year-old freshman pole vaulter at Louisiana State University, was tragically killed in a car crash on campus on February 26, 2025. The collision occurred when Reidenauer's Honda Accord was struck by a BMW motorcycle driven by 23-year-old Bodhi Linton, who also died at the scene. Both vehicles caught fire due to the impact, and the incident has left the LSU community devastated. LSU track and field coach Dennis Shaver expressed the team's sorrow, stating they are providing support and resources to those affected by the loss. Reidenauer was a promising athlete, previously recognized as one of Louisiana's top high school pole vaulters. The accident is currently under investigation as the university mourns the loss of two lives.