A Southern University student was killed in a crash in Baton Rouge last night

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A Southern University student who is from New Orleans died in a car accident Monday night.

The university issued a statement announcing the death of senior Reginald Elloie.

According to the university, Elloie was majoring in business.

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Below is the statement released by the university regarding his death:

"Southern University extends condolences to the family, classmates, and friends of student Reginald Elloie, a senior from New Orleans who was majoring in business. Elloie was tragically killed in a vehicular accident Monday evening.

"Southern University students who are affected by this tragedy are encouraged to reach out to the University Counseling Center at 225-771-2480 or counselingcenter@subr.edu during normal business hours. Our Holistic Behavior 24-Hour Crisis Hotline can be reached at 225-368-9602. Other resources can be found at subr.edu/counselingcenter."

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