Tarleton State Student-Athlete Dies From Rodeo Competition Injuries
Alejandra Franco, a student-athlete on the Tarleton State University rodeo team, died from injuries sustained while competing at an event held at the S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas. The event was hosted by Sul Ross State University.
Charlotte, NC, September 26, 2026 —
Alejandra Franco, a student-athlete affiliated with the Tarleton State University rodeo team, has died following injuries sustained during a rodeo competition. The incident occurred at an event hosted by Sul Ross State University at the S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas.
Franco was participating in the competition when she sustained injuries. Further details regarding the specific nature of the injuries or the circumstances leading to them were not immediately available.
The event was organized and hosted by Sul Ross State University. Tarleton State University, where Franco was a student-athlete, has been informed of the passing. Information regarding memorial services or further statements from the universities was not provided.
The S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas, served as the venue for the competition. Details about the full roster of participants or the specific discipline Franco was competing in were not disclosed in the provided summary.
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