Johnston Taylor, the 16-year-old driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in 2019, has been indicted on two counts of manslaughter. Court records show Taylor was speeding on the night of May 25 when he slammed into the back of the Brambletts’ SUV. The wreck happened at the…
Photo from Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office The teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in May has had his bond revoked. Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the $50,000 bond was revoked this morning for Johnston Edward Taylor, who…
Photo from Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office The teenager charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula was driving more than 30 miles over the 55mph speed limit and accelerating when he slammed into the back of the couple’s SUV. That’s according to court records that have just been made public. Auburn police…
Photo from Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office An arrest has been made in the crash that killed the Voice of the Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula. Auburn Police say they’ve arrested and charged 16-year-old Johnston Edward Taylor with two counts of manslaughter for the May 25th crash on Shug Jordan Parkway at West Samford Avenue. Investigators say…
Alabama News Network has received a copy of the police report on the fatal wreck that killed Rod and Paula Bramblett last month. Rod Bramblett was the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, well known for his sports broadcasts. Paula Bramblett also worked for the university. On May 25, they were killed in a two-car wreck in Auburn. Their SUV was…
It’s been a heartbreaking day for the Auburn University family. Hundreds gathered at Auburn Arena this afternoon to remember the lives of the Voice of the Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula. They were both killed Saturday night in a wreck in Auburn. The service was full of laughter and tears as family, friends, colleagues, coaches and athletes…
Former Auburn quarterback Charlie Trotman, who spent 15 years with the Auburn Network, joined sports anchor Darrell Puckett to remember the life of Rod Bramblett. Bramblett, known as the voice of the Auburn Tigers’ sports broadcasts, died in a wreck over the weekend. His wife Paula also died. Trotman remembered how Bramblett replaced the late Jim Fyffe as the top…
A service celebrating the lives of Rod and Paula Bramblett will be held Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at Auburn Arena. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial service from noon to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Dr. George Mathison will officiate. A private burial service for family will follow. The Brambletts died of injuries…
The following is a statement from Auburn Athletics on the death of radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in a car wreck last night: Rod Bramblett, the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, and his wife, Paula, passed away on Saturday after sustaining injuries in a vehicle accident in Auburn. Rod, 53, had broadcasted Auburn baseball since 1993 and…
Here are the details of the wreck that killed Rod Bramblett, the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, and his wife Paula Saturday night. This information comes from the Auburn Police Department: Last night at 6:08PM, Auburn police, fire, and paramedics responded to a two-vehicle crash on Shug Jordan Parkway at the intersection of West Samford Avenue. Police say the Brambletts…
