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Late Saturday night, ex-NFL running back Cedric Benson and a passenger died after his motorcycle crashed into a minivan. He was only 36. TMZ reports that the people in the van remained on the scene to work with investigators and that one of the vehicles caught fire, no word on exactly which one. Authorities say that speed and visibility played a factor in the accident.

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Weekend Roundup: Ex-NFL Star Cedric Benson Killed In Motorcycle Crash, Dwight Howard Back With The Lakers & More  was originally published on cassiuslife.com