Authorities said Berman’s car struck the rear of Bertulis’ SUV and both veered off the road.  Berman’s car went down an embankment and overturned in a body of water.  Bertulis’ vehicle struck a utility pole and landed on its roof. 

The Berman family said “Kathy Berman had a huge heart” and the amount of support they’ve received “would have warmed hers beyond belief.” 

ESPN President John Skipper said in a statement the death is a “devastating tragedy and difficult to comprehend” and pledged to give Chris Berman “the love and support he will surely need in this hour.”