Joshua Allen: 'SYTYCD Season 4 Winner' Tragically Dies After Being Struck by a Train

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Joshua Allen, the winner of season four of "So You Think You Can Dance," died at the age of 36 after being hit by a train in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025.

This news was first published by TMZ.

Police responded to a report of the incident at approximately 1:00 a.m. local time near the railroad tracks at the intersection of Millbrook Lane and Nuffield Lane.

Allen was found by officers at the scene and immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

However, his injuries were fatal and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Joshua Allen's death was confirmed by his representative, Christina Price, and family members to the media.

Joshua Allen -- the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4 -- was struck and killed by a train, a family member tells TMZ.Read more: https://t.co/NvHMACe1US pic.twitter.com/PQW5XZyX1r

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Joshua Allen died at the age of 36 in a fatal train accident in Fort Worth, Texas.

Allen's representative, Christina Price, highlighted the dancer's "heart" as his most prominent characteristic.

Meanwhile, choreographer and friend, Emmanuel Hurd, paid tribute on Instagram, calling Joshua Allen "the soul of the party" and "a true King."

Also, Emmanuel Hurd told TMZ earlier Wednesday morning he was "a very honest, real person."

Hurd also implied that Allen is now "with Stephen," referring to Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the runner-up on SYTYCD season four who passed away in 2022.

Price also added that the death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss weighed heavily on Joshua Allen's mind.

In his final Instagram post on July 21, Allen shared a photo of himself and the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died at the age of 54 after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, and paid tribute to the actor.

“Fly high King 🤴🏾🕊️💔#gonetoosoon,” Allen captioned the post.

Joshua Allen was born on March 13, 1989, in Fort Worth, Texas, and began dancing at the age of eight.

He was inspired by Michael Jackson and was able to imitate dance moves after seeing him perform once, despite not having extensive formal training.

The pinnacle of Joshua Allen's career came when he auditioned for "So You Think You Can Dance" in Dallas with his friend, Comfort Fedoke.

Joshua rose to fame in 2008 when he competed on the 4th season of 'SYTYCD'.

He won the season, with the late Stephen "tWitch" Boss coming in 2nd place.

On August 7, 2008, he was crowned the winner of the fourth season, defeating Stephen "tWitch" Boss, and took home the $250,000 prize.

He mastered hip-hop, Broadway, samba, contemporary, West Coast swing, Viennese Waltz, rumba, Argentine tango, disco, lyrical jazz, and jive.

Following his win, Joshua Allen continued his entertainment career, appearing as a featured dancer in the film "Step Up 3D" alongside Boss and Katee Shean.

He also appeared in the films "Footloose" (2011) and "Freak Dance," and had roles in the debut season of "American Horror Story" and the TV show "Community."

Furthermore, Allen actively teaches children through dance workshops in Texas.

Joshua Allen has also served as an instructor for several dance competitions and appeared in commercials for major brands such as McDonald's and Honda.

In 2017, Allen was sentenced to one year in county jail after pleading not guilty to domestic violence.

The Los Angeles Daily News reported at the time that he was also sentenced to five years of formal probation and 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling.

Prosecutors told the outlet that he was ordered to stay away from the victim, his ex-girlfriend, for a decade.