Tyler Cowman Obituary and Cause of Death: Former Brown University Wrestler Dies at 29 in Luzerne County Car Accident
Tyler Cowman Obituary KINGSTON, Pa. — The Kingston and Wyoming Valley communities mourned the death of Tyler Joseph Cowman, a former Brown University wrestler and accomplished Pennsylvania athlete who died following a car accident on April 24, 2021. He was 29.
Tyler’s death brought an unexpected end to a life shaped by competitive athletics, professional achievement, adventure and an especially close relationship with his family. Years after his passing, he continues to be remembered by relatives, friends, former teammates and those who crossed paths with him during his wrestling and professional careers.
Tyler Cowman Cause of Death
Tyler Cowman died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on April 24, 2021.
According to information published following his death, Tyler was driving south on Route 115 when the accident occurred.
He was only 29 at the time of his passing. While his obituary confirmed that his death resulted from injuries suffered in the crash, further details surrounding the circumstances of the collision are limited in the information available.
From Kingston to the Wrestling Mat
Born June 23, 1991, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Tyler was the son of Shawn and Diane Cowman.
Athletics became an important part of his life from an early age. Tyler attended Wyoming Valley West High School, where he competed in both football and wrestling while also focusing on his education.
Wrestling became one of his greatest athletic accomplishments.
His years of training and competition culminated in a strong performance during his senior year when he earned fourth place at the 2009 PIAA State Wrestling Championships.
After graduating from Wyoming Valley West in 2009, Tyler carried his wrestling career to the collegiate level.
Tyler Cowman’s Years at Brown University
Tyler attended Brown University, where he became part of the university’s wrestling program while pursuing his academic goals.
Balancing an Ivy League education with collegiate athletics demanded discipline and commitment, qualities that had already become important parts of Tyler’s life through years of competitive wrestling.
He graduated from Brown in 2013 with a degree in business, entrepreneurship and organizations, concentrating in business economics.
His time at Brown created another community of teammates, classmates and friends who would later join his family in mourning his loss.
Building a Professional Career
Following college, Tyler transitioned from competitive athletics into the business world.
His professional journey included work with PNC Bank, SteelBrick, Salesforce and Emelar, giving him experience across several companies as he developed his career.
Eventually, Tyler returned to the Wyoming Valley, bringing him closer to the family and community that had been central to his early life.
His accomplishments showed that the determination he demonstrated as an athlete continued beyond the wrestling mat.
A Life Filled With Adventure
Tyler was not remembered solely for wrestling or his professional achievements.
Away from work, he had an adventurous personality and enjoyed experiences that allowed him to explore new places, attend music festivals and spend time with friends.
His travels took him to memorable destinations, including Iceland, where he experienced the Northern Lights, and Hawaii, where he enjoyed another side of the adventurous life he embraced.
Music was another important part of his interests, and attending festivals became part of the experiences and memories he shared with friends.
Those moments provide a different picture of Tyler beyond his accomplishments: a young man who valued experiences, relationships and the opportunity to enjoy life with people close to him.
The Special Bond Between the Cowman Brothers
Among Tyler’s most important relationships were those he shared with his brothers, Trevin and Trey.
The brothers shared an exceptionally close bond and were remembered as lifelong best friends. For the Cowman family, Tyler’s death therefore represented not only the loss of a son and brother but the breaking of a relationship that had existed throughout their lives.
The family would later experience another devastating loss.
Tyler’s brother, Trey Shawn Cowman, died on August 16, 2026. Trey’s obituary remembered Tyler as a brother who had preceded him in death, once again bringing attention to the close relationship shared by the Cowman brothers.
Remembering Tyler Joseph Cowman
More than five years after Tyler’s death, his story remains connected to the different communities that shaped his life.
At Wyoming Valley West, he is remembered as a talented wrestler and athlete who reached the state championship podium.
At Brown University, his memory remains tied to the teammates and friendships formed through collegiate wrestling.
Professionally, he left behind relationships built during his work with several companies. Among his family and closest friends, however, his legacy is much more personal.
It lives in the adventures they shared, family memories, conversations, friendships and the bond he maintained with those closest to him.
Tyler Joseph Cowman died at only 29, but his years were filled with accomplishments, travel, competition, friendship and family. His memory continues through the people who knew him, competed alongside him and shared life with him.
May Tyler Cowman continue to be remembered with love by his family, friends, former teammates and the wider Kingston and Wyoming Valley communities.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on information available at the time of publication. Details concerning Tyler Cowman’s death, automobile accident, cause of death, biography, family and other personal information should be confirmed through appropriate official records, family statements or published obituary information. This article is intended for general informational and memorial purposes and should not be treated as a substitute for an official obituary or accident report.