Father of college student killed in freak rodeo accident in front of horrified spectators says he’s ‘lost his soul’ as tributes pour in
Alejandra Franco, a 20-year-old Tarleton State University student and rodeo rider, died after suffering fatal injuries during a performance at the SALE arena in Alpine, Texas. Her father described her as exceptionally kind, positive and loved, while tributes from her university and the wider rodeo community highlighted her leadership and impact.
Details of the accident remain limited, although her coach said she was injured in an incident involving her horse in the roping box. The rodeo continued as planned, with counselling available, purple ribbons worn and a minute’s silence held in her memory.
- Student rodeo rider Alejandra Franco died aged 20.
- Her father paid tribute to her kindness and positivity.
- The rodeo community honoured her with a silence and counselling support.