LAUREL, De. — Multi-time pro wrestling champion Jay Briscoe, real name Jamin Pugh, died Tuesday following a car crash in Laurel, Delaware.
It happened around 5:09pm on Laurel Road near Goose Nest Road.
According to Delaware State Police a Chevy Silverado 1500, driven by 27-year-old Lillyanne Ternahan, crossed the center line causing a head-on collision with Briscoe's oncoming pickup truck.
Ternahan and Briscoe both died on scene. Police said Briscoe was not wearing a seatbelt.
Briscoe's two daughters, ages 12 and 9, were with him at the time of the crash and suffered critical injuries. They were buckled, police say.
In a Facebook post Briscoe's wife, Ashley Pugh, asked for prayers.
Briscoe, 38, was one-half of the defending Ring of Honor world tag team champions with his brother Mark.
Throughout their 20-year wrestling career the Briscoe Brothers found massive success in various wrestling promotions throughout the world.
Together the Delaware residents held the Ring of Honor tag team belts 13 times, including recapturing the titles last month.
Many of the team's most memorable moments took place in the Baltimore area, which up until last year is where Ring of Honor was based and held most of their live events.
Tony Kahn, the owner of Ring of Honor and All Elite Wrestling, commented about Briscoe's death on Twitter.
Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 18, 2023
Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. We'll do whatever we can to support his family.
Rest In Peace Jamin
Briscoe himself appeared to tweet just three hours prior to the deadly collision.
New hat pic.twitter.com/ssRJy2SELn
— DEM BOYS (@jaybriscoe84) January 17, 2023
Police said they are continuing to investigate the official cause of the crash.
