Former BYU running back Curtis Brown and his wife, Kim, are grieving the loss of their two‑year‑old son, Haze, who died after an accidental drowning in the family's private pool in Clovis, California.
Emergency responders arrived on July 26 to find the toddler unresponsive; despite CPR efforts, Haze was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, leaving the family devastated.
Haze was described by relatives as the couple's "miracle baby" and the youngest of their five children, which also include a set of triplets and another son.
Curtis Brown, celebrated for his record‑setting career at BYU, amassed 3,218 rushing yards and earned first‑team All‑Mountain West honors before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2007.
A GoFundMe campaign launched to help the Browns cover funeral expenses has already raised more than $71,000, reflecting the community's support during this painful time.
Community Calls for Water Safety
Clovis Police Department spokesman Ty Wood emphasized the importance of supervising children around water and ensuring that families know CPR, noting that no suspicious circumstances surrounded the tragedy.