Ex-Shawsheen Valley Tech HS Football Player Jake Tranni, 21, Dies In Motorcycle Accident, Leaving His Girlfriend Michela Wallace Behind

April 23, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on April 23, 2026

The Shawsheen Valley Tech community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Jacob Tranni (also called Jake), who lost his life in a motorcycle accident on April 23 in Billerica, Massachusetts.

Jacob Tranni was a proud Shawsheen Valley Technical High School graduate in Billerica, Massachusetts, where he played varsity football.

First added to the Shawsheen roster in 2017, Jacob remained a part of the program for several seasons, earning the respect of his coaches and teammates through his hard work and spirit on the field.

Jacob, 21, had a deep love for motorcycles outside of football.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast who often performed stunts and shared his rides on Facebook and TikTok, where many followed his daring skills and adventurous energy.

Jacob’s passing has left a deep sadness among those who knew him. He will be remembered not just as an athlete, but as someone who lived boldly and brought joy to many.

Family And Friends Mourn The Loss Of Jake Tranni

His girlfriend, Michela Wallace, shared a photo of them together and called him the “love of my life, forever and always.”

Also, she shared a heartfelt Insta story showing the two of them holding a picture frame and sharing a kiss with Michela, expressing how much he meant to her and how she would love him forever.

Further, his cousin Tyler Tranni, CEO at Tranni Home Remodeling, took to Instagram to share a series of heartfelt memories honoring Jake’s life and spirit.

Condolences poured in from friends, family, and fellow riders, each message filled with love and grief, showing how many lives he touched.

Similarly, Freddy Keenan expressed the deep pain of losing Jake, sharing how they had been chatting all day and how much he would miss him.

He sent love to Jake’s family and asked him to tell Matty and Mom he was thinking of them.

Freddy ended his message by saying he would see Jake on the other side and loved him dearly.

An Instagram user and friend, Mr.Care_Me, shared his heartbreak over Jake’s sudden passing, describing how deeply the loss had affected him.

He expressed how Jake died doing something he was genuinely passionate about, and promised to carry his memory with him.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• He was proud to be part of the bike-life community, riding alongside groups like @mass_mayhem_, @vulgarusa, @vertical603boyz, and many more that keep the streets alive.
• Jacob Tranni, known on Instagram as @jtstuntsss, shared his love for motorcycles and stunt riding.
• He graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in 2026.

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