Former Penn State receiver Julian Fleming was involved in a deadly ATV accident Friday evening, according to a report from the Pennsylvania State Police. The report said the accident resulted in the death of a woman and that Fleming was hospitalized with a “suspected serious injury.”

The accident happened at 8:13 p.m. Friday in Columbia Township in Bradford County. Fleming was said to be driving the 2024 Yamaha ATV and his passenger, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd, sustained fatal injuries. According to PSU sources, Boyd was Fleming’s girlfriend. The police report said neither was wearing a helmet.

From the report: “This crash occurred on Painter Lick Lane in Columbia Township, Bradford County. An ATV was traveling northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it collided with a deer that had jumped out in the roadway. Neither of the occupants were wearing safety equipment. The operator of the ATV sustained serious injuries and was transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. The passenger sustained extensive injuries from the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A recently deceased deer was located on scene consistent with damage observed on the ATV. Assisted on scene by Guthrie EMS, Troy Fire Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialists. This crash is under further investigation at this time.”

Lions247 sources report that the 24-year-old Fleming has since been released from the hospital. We will have more information on this developing story as it becomes available.

Fleming spent the 2024 season at Penn State after transferring from Ohio State. After not being taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, Fleming was expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers. But according to The News-Item, a media outlet in eastern Pennsylvania, the offer was rescinded when Fleming failed his physical due to hip and back injuries.

The No. 1 overall receiver recruit in 247Sports’ Class of 2020 rankings out of Southern Columbia High in Catawissa, Pa., Fleming signed with Ohio State. In four seasons in Columbus, he had 79 catches for 963 yards and seven touchdowns. His 2022 junior campaign (34 receptions for 533 yards and six scores) stood out during a Buckeyes run that was impacted by injuries and elite positional competition. He started 20 of the last 23 games at OSU.

Fleming opted to explore other college options after the 2023 regular season, entering his name into the transfer portal only six weeks removed from a victory over Penn State. Following visits to Nebraska and Penn State, he return to his home state by finishing college ball as a Nittany Lion.

“I wanted to be close to home, I wanted to be close to my people, and I want to win a Big Ten championship with another team,” Fleming said days before his official January enrollment.

The former Southern Columbia (Catawissa, Pa.) High School standout enrolled last January. He was quickly credited as a strong, necessary veteran influence, and lauded for his blocking efforts, but a production breakthrough didn’t await in Happy Valley.

Fleming ranked third among Penn State receivers with a 45-percent offensive snap share and made four starts, but finished with only 14 catches for 176 yards and one score. His most impactful moments occurred late in an overtime victory at USC, as he snagged two fourth-down passes during a game-tying drive.

“I contribute whatever they ask of me,” Fleming said of his role on the football field at PSU Pro Day. “At the end of the day, it’s a team sport, and the team always comes first. Then that takes priority. So whatever’s asked of me, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability.”

— Tyler Donohue contributed to this report.