El Paso , TX : Former athletic director and his wife were fatally hit by a truck while crossing the street on Thursday, November 20th 2014

The University of Texas at El Paso is mourning the loss of a former athletic director and his wife, who were fatally hit by a truck while crossing the street. UTEP President Diana Natalicio confirms Ben and Mary Gene Collins died on Thursday. El Paso police say the couple didn't use a crosswalk. They were taken to an area hospital where they died. The accident occurred outside of the Don Haskins Center, named after the legendary basketball coach that Ben Collins is credited with hiring. Collins worked at Texas Western College, now UTEP, from 1946 to 1961. UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull tells The El Paso Times that Collins was a great fan and an "absolute legend in our business." Source : UTEP: Former athletic director, wife fatally struck by truck while crossing street on campus