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East Bernard football coach Jeremy Jenkins, wife die in car crash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

East Bernard football coach Jeremy Jenkins, wife die in car crash

Summary

Jeremy Jenkins, the head coach for East Bernard ISD, and his wife, Brandy, were killed in a car crash on August 15 on Texas 60. The couple was returning home when their vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler. Jenkins was entering his third season as head coach after leading the team to the state semifinals last year. The East Bernard Athletic Booster Club expressed deep sorrow and emphasized the community's commitment to support their three sons, Tyson, Gage, and Jake. No further details regarding the cause of the crash or additional injuries have been reported as of Sunday afternoon.

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•Jeremy Jenkins and Brandy Jenkins were killed in a car crash on August 15.
•They are survived by their three sons: Tyson, Gage, and Jake.
•Jenkins was preparing for his third season as East Bernard head coach.
•Last season, he led East Bernard to the Class 3A Division II state semifinals.
•Community members are focusing on supporting the Jenkins' family during this tragic time.

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Jeremy Jenkins was set to begin his third season as East Bernard's head coach after leading the team to the Class 3A Division II state semifinals last year.
— Yahoo Sports

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