Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, the 23-year-old independent professional wrestler known as "Black Flash" Jordan Saint, was killed in a head-on collision on the Bethpage State Parkway on Friday morning, according to New York State Police.
Saint was driving his 2012 Nissan Altima when a Hyundai driver crossed into oncoming traffic and struck his vehicle nearly head-on, authorities said. The Hyundai driver sustained serious injuries. No passengers were in either vehicle at the time of the crash.
Background
The Patchogue, New York native had only recently returned to professional wrestling after stepping away from the sport. In January, Saint announced his comeback with a post reading: "No fancy promo. I'm back fr."
"Professional wrestling was the only real love of my life," he wrote at the time. "I didn't want to step away, but life lifed [sic]."
Saint performed at Shooting Star Fest in Las Vegas this past April, which took place during WWE's flagship event WrestleMania week. He was also a regular with Texas-based Pandemonium Pro Wrestling and Indiana's Naptown All-Pro Wrestling promotions.
"Nobody I've ever come across has loved pro wrestling more than Jordan Saint," Pandemonium Pro Wrestling officials said in a statement. "He touched so many people with his kindness, his passionate, his personality and his charm."
The Investigation
New York State Police responded to the scene on the Bethpage State Parkway following the crash Friday morning. Investigators confirmed the Hyundai driver crossed into opposing traffic lanes before colliding with Saint's Nissan Altima.
The Hyundai driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. No arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed whether charges are being considered.
"He was the finest example of what truly loving pro wrestling looked like," Naptown All-Pro Wrestling organizers said. "A true diamond-tier prospect, we're heartbroken to know we won't see his full potential achieved."
Key Takeaways
- Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, 23, known as "Black Flash" Jordan Saint, was killed in a head-on crash on the Bethpage State Parkway
- A Hyundai driver crossed into oncoming traffic and struck his Nissan Altima nearly head-on
- The Hyundai driver sustained serious injuries; no passengers were in either vehicle
- Saint had recently returned to wrestling after a hiatus, posting his comeback announcement in January
- He performed at Shooting Star Fest during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas this past April
- Saint was scheduled to compete at Pandemonium Pro Wrestling's "Burst and Decay" event in Austin on August 2
What's Next
New York State Police continue to investigate the crash. The Hyundai driver's condition has not been updated since initial reports. No court dates or charges have been announced as the investigation remains active.
Saint's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from the independent wrestling community, with multiple promotions sharing tributes to the young performer's talent and passion for the sport.