July 11, 2006

The Associated Press

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COLUMBIA, S.C.

Clemson offensive lineman Roman Fry was driving the personal watercraft that struck and killed the school's assistant track coach last weekend.

The state Natural Resources Department says alcohol was not thought to be a contributing factor in the accident on Lake Keowee, where 32-year-old Jarrett Foster died from head injuries on Saturday.

Fry underwent and passed several field sobriety tests, said his attorney, Beattie Ashmore.

Fry has not been charged, said Lt. Robert McCullough of the Natural Resources Department. However, McCullough added that the agency is continuing to investigate.

Ashmore said Fry is cooperating with authorities and that the football player planned to talk with investigators again as early as Wednesday.

"This is just a horribly tragic accident," Ashmore said Monday. "Roman is trying to deal with the loss of a friend."

McCullough said Foster was on the watercraft with someone else when it flipped. McCullough said the second watercraft, driven by Fry, then struck Foster in the back of the head.

The others involved thought Foster was faking, Ashmore said. Moments later, they realized he was hurt and called 911.

Oconee County coroner Karl Addis said Foster's death was considered an accident. He said toxicology tests were being handled by the State Law Enforcement Division.

Ashmore said Fry has spoken with members of Foster's family.

There will be one on Clemson's campus Tuesday, with a second service to be held Wednesday in Forest City, N.C., where Foster's parents live.

Fry, a 6-foot-4, 290 pound senior this fall, is expected to be part of a strong offensive line for Clemson. He was a second-team all-ACC selection last season and, last month, was among 54 players chosen for this year's Outland Trophy preseason watch list.

Fry didn't take part in Clemson's voluntary summer workouts Monday.

Clemson athletic spokesman Tim Bourret said Fry hasn't asked for a leave of absence from the team because of the accident.

Tigers football coach Tommy Bowden said his "thoughts and prayers are first with Jarrett Foster's parents and family. He was a fine young man who had a significant positive impact on our track program and athletic department. This was a terrible accident."