UMass Lowell mourns loss of goalkeeper Toby Forsythe killed in crash

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

UMass Lowell mourns loss of goalkeeper Toby Forsythe killed in crash
Summary

Tobias 'Toby' Forsythe, a men's soccer goalkeeper at UMass Lowell, died in a car accident in Ohio on July 5. Forsythe, 21, recently joined the River Hawks for the 2026 spring season after transferring from Ashland University. UMass Lowell's athletics department expressed sorrow over his passing, with Director of Athletics Lynn Coutts stating he made a significant impact in his short time with the team. Counseling services are being offered to university community members. Funeral arrangements have not been disclosed.

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  • Forsythe died in a car accident in Ohio on July 5.
  • He was 21 years old and joined UMass Lowell for the 2026 spring season.
  • Previously, he played at Ashland University and Shawnee State.
  • Counseling services are being offered to the UMass Lowell community.
  • Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell is mourning the loss of beloved men’s soccer goalkeeper Tobias “Toby” Forsythe.

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