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Tragic Car Crash Claims Radford Baseball Star Joey Raccuia

3/3/2026

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Radford University baseball player Joey Raccuia, 19, died in a Virginia car crash four days after his National Collegiate Athletic Association debut.
He was pronounced dead at the scene near Radford's baseball stadium.
The Radford Highlanders celebrated a comeback win in their next game dedicated to him.
Radford University Vice President Susan Trageser urged grieving students to seek counseling.
Radford University plans to honor Joey Raccuia during Virginia Tech series.

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Radford University baseball player Joey Raccuia, 19, died in a Virginia car crash four days after his National Collegiate Athletic Association debut.
He was pronounced dead at the scene near Radford's baseball stadium.
The Radford Highlanders celebrated a comeback win in their next game dedicated to him.
Radford University Vice President Susan Trageser urged grieving students to seek counseling.
Radford University plans to honor Joey Raccuia during Virginia Tech series.