Filed under: Irish recruit Matt James killed in accident By whiskey OFD Apr 3, 2010, 9:13am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Irish recruit Matt James killed in accident Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Notre Dame offensive tackle commit Matt James. James lost his life in a tragic accident on Friday. James was one week shy of his 18th birthday. More From One Foot Down Florida DT Sean Sevillano commits to Notre Dame Scorching Notre Dame Hot Summer Takes Things People Forget About Notre Dame Football: Pearl-Clutching, Dependable Dudes and Early Zibby Throwback Thursday: Notre Dame Football Firsts - Boston College, 1975 Marcus Freeman’s Freshest Fits of the 2022 Notre Dame Football Season Offseason O’pinions: Marcus Freeman’s Year-Two Balancing Act at Notre Dame