Cincinnati Bengals football player Chris Henry died after after falling out of the back of a pick-up truck in what authorities described as a domestic dispute with his fiancée Loleini Tonga.

Henry died at 6:36 a.m. ET Thursday, the statement said.

"Chris Henry died as a result of his injuries sustained during this incident," a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police news release said. "Department detectives continue to work diligently on this active investigation."

Shortly before noon Wednesday, Henry's fiancée tried to drive off during a "domestic situation," only to have Henry jump into the bed of the truck, police said.

The 26-year-old receiver played for the Bengals for five seasons but was on the injured reserve list after suffering a fractured forearm during a November 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Henry caught 12 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns in eight games this season before being hurt.
Chris Henry, pictured in September with fiancée Loleini Tonga and the children they were raising: from left, DeMarcus, 10 months; Seini, 3; and Chris Jr., 2. The 26-year-old Henry died Thursday.

[Source: CNN / ESPN]