Student-Athlete Dies After Rodeo Event Injuries in Alpine, Texas
Alejandra Franco, a student-athlete on the Tarleton State University rodeo team, passed away from injuries sustained during a rodeo event at the S.A.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas. The event was hosted by Sul Ross State University.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 26, 2026 — A student-athlete participating in a rodeo event has passed away from injuries sustained during the competition. Alejandra Franco, a member of the Tarleton State University rodeo team, died following an incident at the S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas.
The rodeo event was hosted by Sul Ross State University. The specific date of the event and the circumstances leading to Ms. Franco’s injuries were not immediately available.
Ms. Franco was a student-athlete representing Tarleton State University. Further details regarding the nature of the rodeo event or the specific injuries sustained have not been publicly disclosed. The cause of death was reported as complications from injuries incurred during the event.
Officials from Tarleton State University and Sul Ross State University were not immediately available for comment regarding the incident. Information regarding any memorial services or tributes for Ms. Franco has also not been provided at this time.
The S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas, serves as a venue for various equestrian and rodeo activities. The event hosted by Sul Ross State University was part of the university’s rodeo program activities. The student’s passing marks a somber moment for the collegiate rodeo community.
The contractor or specific organizers of the event were not identified in the available information. Details concerning the timeline of events following the injury, including medical response and transportation, were not provided.
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