LSU Mourns Loss of Freshman Pole Vaulter Dillon Reidenauer in Campus Crash

The 18-year-old student-athlete and a motorcyclist were killed in a fiery collision near Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.

Dillon Reidenauer, an 18-year-old freshman pole vaulter at LSU, was killed in a car accident on February 26, 2025, near the university's campus.
The crash occurred when Reidenauer's car was struck by a motorcycle while attempting a left turn at the intersection of Nicholson Drive and South Quad Drive.
The motorcyclist, identified as 23-year-old Bodhi Linton, also died at the scene; both vehicles burst into flames upon impact.
Reidenauer was a standout pole vaulter from Louisiana, finishing second in the 2024 LHSAA State Championships, and was pursuing a degree in interior design at LSU.
LSU Athletics, teammates, and the wider community have expressed profound grief, with tributes and support extended to her family and loved ones.