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Former Patriots Receiver David Patten’s Cause Of Death Confirmed

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After it was announced that former New England Patriots receiver David Patten has passed away, his cause of death was revealed Friday afternoon

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten scores on a 25-yard reception from Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Patten, who caught Tom Brady's first postseason touchdown to help the Patriots win their first Super Bowl, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday night, Sept. 3, 2021, outside of Columbia, S.C., Richard County coroner Naida Rutherford said in a statement. He was 47.  Patten played 12 seasons in the NFL after signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 1997. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

On Friday morning, the NFL community joined together to send condolences to former New England Patriots receiver David Patten.

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Immediately following the David Patten news, it was reported that the 47-year-old died in an automobile accident.

But after some more investigating, it was revealed that Patten was actually on a motorcycle when he crashed.

“According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Nick Pye, a motorcycle driver — identified by the coroner as Patten — crossed the median, causing a crash involving two other cars,” ESPN said in a report. The accident is reportedly under investigation.

As the sports world was morning the David Patten death, Patriots owner Robert Kraft sent out a statement.

“I am heartbroken by the news of David’s passing. He was a devout Christian who followed his passion following his football career and founded his own ministry.

David transitioned from an undersized and understated wide receiver to a powerful and passionate preacher. In New England, he will always be remembered as a three-time Super Bowl Champion.”

RIP to David Patten.

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