Catfish star Robert Brian Clark, 33, dies in freak motorcycle accident after coming off his bike crossing railroad tracks and being hit by a passing car 

  • Robert Brian Clark was killed in a motorcycle accident in  Birmingham, Alabama
  • He was thrown from the bike while crossing railroad tracks in December 
  • The Catfish star's ex, Jesse Bettinger, took to Facebook to share her condolences
  • The US Marine veteran starred in a 2013 episode of the reality TV show

By Kelby Vera At Dailymail.com

Published: 15:24 EDT, 24 March 2017 | Updated: 18:30 EDT, 24 March 2017

In memory: Robert Brian Clark, who appeared in season two of Catfish, has died at the age of 33, according to a report from MTV

In memory: Robert Brian Clark, who appeared in season two of Catfish, has died at the age of 33, according to a report from MTV

A Marine veteran who appeared in the hit MTV show Catfish was killed in a freak motorcycle accident three months ago.

Robert Brian Clark died in Birmingham, Alabama in December 2016, as reported by MTV Wednesday. He was 33 years old. 

The US Marine veteran appeared on a 2013 episode of the MTV reality series.

According to AL.com, Clark was riding his black Yamaha FZ-6R motorcycle when he 'became airborne while crossing a set of railroad tracks.'

Clark was then struck by a passing motorist.

The crash occurred at 5pm and he was pronounced dead on scene at 5.20pm.

Catfish fans might remember Clark from his appearance during season two show.

In the episode, an optimistic Jesse Bettinger enlists the help of Nev Shulman and Max Joseph to see if the man she's been Facebook romancing for three-years is the real deal after flaking on two different plans to meet in real life.

His TV moment: Clark was in season two of Catfish, where Jesse Bettinger hunted down the vet after sparking a Facebook romance that lasted nearly three years. Above, Catfish hosts Nev Schulman and Max Joseph are pictured

His TV moment: Clark was in season two of Catfish, where Jesse Bettinger hunted down the vet after sparking a Facebook romance that lasted nearly three years. Above, Catfish hosts Nev Schulman and Max Joseph are pictured

Remembering Robert Brian Clark: Jesse Bettinger took to Facebook to send her condolences to Clark's friends and family, saying she'd 'never forget' their 'good times' together.

Remembering Robert Brian Clark: Jesse Bettinger took to Facebook to send her condolences to Clark's friends and family, saying she'd 'never forget' their 'good times' together.

When they're able to track Robert down, the former Marine appears to be exactly who he says he is and he and Jesse have an instant connection. 

Despite their chemistry, the pair decide not to pursue a long distance relationship.

Bettinger took to Facebook to share her condolences to Robert's friends and family after learning of the accident back in December.

'I’ll never forget our good times,' she wrote alongside several photos of the veteran.

She added, 'Your struggle is finally over.' The former Marine was said to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, which does not appear to have factored into the December tragedy.

This week's March 22 episode of Catfish included a tribute to the Marine vet. Catfish airs on MTV Wednesdays at 8pm.

Bettinger conveyed she was annoyed about the recent media attention on Facebook. 

She wrote: 'Don't all of a sudden act like a friend of mine because Brian passed away. And really MTV? Fake a** producers call me to get info then do a tribute for Brian 3 months after he died... mostly all of you never even met him. All about the ratings... ugh!! This crap drives me crazy. Just let him rest in peace and leave me alone about it, please.' 

 

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