SAD NEWS: The Family of Head Coach Jackson Rivers Has Released a Heartbreaking Statement About His Wife Following a Weekend Car Accident
July 12 2025 — By Sports Front News Staff
The sports world is in shock following a tragic update from the family of Stormhawks Head Coach Jackson Rivers. Over the weekend, Rivers’ wife, Emily Rivers, was involved in a serious car accident while driving near their family’s lakeside property in Vermont.
On Monday morning, the Rivers family released a statement through the team’s press office:
“We are devastated to confirm that Emily was injured in a car accident on Saturday afternoon. She is currently in stable condition but remains in intensive care. We ask for privacy as we navigate this extremely difficult time. Our family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support.”
Coach Rivers, known for his stoic leadership and fierce loyalty to his team, was noticeably absent from practice on Sunday. Players and staff gathered in a moment of silence before drills, and several players wore black armbands in a silent show of support.
General Manager Carla Dean told reporters, “Coach Rivers is with his family, where he should be. We’re all behind him.”
Fans across the league have taken to social media to share their prayers and support for the Rivers family, with the hashtag #PrayForEmily trending by Monday afternoon.
This is a developing story.
