GAINESVILLE - Michael Guilford, a redshirt-freshman walk-on, was killed in a motorcyle accident early Friday morning.

Guilford, 19, was a native of Quincy who graduated from Blountstown High.

Guilford was driving the 1998 Kawasaki, and fellow UF student Ashley E. Slonina, 20, was riding with him when when they hit a median at SW 23rd Terrace and Old Archer Road at about 1 a.m.

According to Gainesville police, Guilford and Slonina, who were traveling about 25-30 mph over the speed limit, were ejected and died instantly.

Neither was wearing a helmet.

Nicknamed "Sunshine'', Guilford played defensive back and was a Social and Behavioral Sciences major.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Michael Guilford,’’ Florida coach Urban Meyer said in a statement. “He was an outstanding, quality young man that was loved, respected and admired by all of us. His unselfish efforts on helping his teammates getting ready to play every week were only a glimpse of the person he was. We pray that God's blessing be with Michael’s family, friends and teammates during this sad and difficult time.”