By MICHAELA SPRINGER
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
A Hamilton County judge has sentenced the man charged in the death of former Hamilton Southeastern football star Mason Alexander to six years in prison.
Hamilton Circuit Court Judge Andrew Bloch handed down the ruling for Trey Williams Tuesday morning.
Tuesday’s hearing was originally designated as a change of plea hearing. Williams and his attorneys filed a plea deal in February, agreeing to plead guilty to reckless homicide.
Misdemeanor charges of reckless driving causing injury and false identification were dropped.
News 8 previously reported that around 9 p.m. on March 1, 2025, a BMW occupied by Williams and Alexander was traveling southbound on Florida Road, near Geist Park and 113th Street in Fishers.
The BMW moved into the northbound lane to pass another vehicle while a Toyota RAV4 was also traveling northbound. The BMW and the Toyota swerved to avoid a collision. Both vehicles drove off the east side of the road.
The Toyota hit a mailbox, while the BMW hit a tree and caught on fire. Alexander died at the scene.
Alexander’s family was in attendance at Williams’ hearing; the gallery heard impact statements from Alexander’s mother, uncle, aunt, and sister.
Kelly Harris, Mason Alexander’s mother, said Williams’ actions were a continuation of his reckless and irresponsible behavior, and that her life is forever changed.
“While I visit a grave, you visit loved ones,” she said. “You took my son from me so fast, I didn’t even get to say goodbye.”
Alexander’s uncle, Rahvy Murray, addressed Williams directly, urging him to learn from Mason’s death.
“You got a chance. Mason’s in that grave forever, you got eternity,” he said. “No amount of money can bring Mason back. I wish for you to become a better man, a better person. Know that you devastated this family. Learn from this. Learn from this, young man. Every day. I want you and your family to become better people. Party like a rockstar – life ain’t always a party. There’s consequences. Learn from this.”
Nancy Fortner and Jai Alexander, Alexander’s grandmother and cousin, in their impact statements, forgave Williams.
“I wish you the best in your life, and I hope you get better,” Jai Alexander said. “Life’s short. I want you to get better.”
Williams appeared deeply emotional when listening to Alexander’s family, and cried when reading his apology.
Judge Bloch, before sentencing Williams, said he was not keen on accepting the plea agreement, but after reviewing letters supporting Williams, hearing impact statements, and listening to Williams’ attorneys detail psychological evaluations, he accepted the plea. Bloch said he truly believed Williams was sorry.
Bloch ruled that Williams would spend three years in the Indiana Department of Correction, one year on work release through the Hamilton County jail, and two years of probation.
Additionally, Williams’ driving privileges were suspended for five years, and must perform 30 hours of community service while on probation.
This story was originally published by WISH-TV at wishtv.com/news/trey-williams-sentenced-mason-alexander-case.
