Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) watches his teammates during special teams drills at Baptist Sports Park on June 11, 2013.
Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) watches his teammates during special teams drills at Baptist Sports Park on June 11, 2013. (Photo: GEORGE WALKER IV / THE TENNESSEAN)
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  • Tennessee Titans PK Rob Bironas celebrates after the Titans defeated the the Green Bay Packers 19-16 in overtime at LP Field on Nov. 2, 2008.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) watches his teammates during special teams drills at Baptist Sports Park on June 11, 2013.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas is congratulated by punter Craig Hentrich for his game-winning 41-yard overtime field goal against the Green Bay Packers at LP Field on Nov. 2, 2008.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas gives a thumbs up after he kicked the winning field goal and the Titans beat Green Bay 19-16 on Nov 2 , 2008.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas, right, is congratulated by tight end Alge Crumpler after kicking a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at LP Field on Sept. 28, 2008. The Titans won 30-17.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the Colts at LP Field on Oct. 11, 2009.
  • Titans Rob Bironas kicks a field goal during training camp at Baptist Sports Park on Aug. 12, 2009.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas, left, talks with first-round pick Jake Locker before a workout at Father Ryan High School on June 2, 2011.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas kicks off to the Oakland Raiders to start their game at LP Field on Sept. 12, 2010.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas celebrates after his 48-yard field goal against the Colts in the fourth quarter at LP Field on Oct. 27, 2008.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas lifts his helmet to the LP Field crowd after winning the game against Green Bay in overtime with a 47-yard field goal on Nov. 2, 2008.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas, left, receives the Art Education Award from Howard Stringer, Master of Ceremonies, during Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville's second annual Bowtie Awards at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on Jan. 25, 2011.
  • Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young gives kicker Rob Bironas a hug after Bironas kicked a 46-yard field goal to defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in overtime at LP Field on Dec. 20, 2009.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime to defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 at LP Field on Dec. 20, 2009.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas throws a football into the stands after the Titans defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in overtime at LP Field on Dec. 20, 2009. He kicked the game-winning field goal.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) celebrates his 55-yard field goal with running back Ahmard Hall (45) guard Leroy Harris (64) and tight end Jared Cook (89). The kick tied the game against the Denver Broncos 10-10 at the end of the second quarter at LP Field on Oct. 3, 2010.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas, right, is congratulated by Coach Jeff Fisher after kicking a 55-yard field goal at the end of the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at LP Field on Oct. 3, 2010.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) kicks a field goal as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during practice at Baptist Sports Park on June 24, 2010.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas greets Governor- elect Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy during the "All Together Now" Benefit Concert at Municipal Auditorium on Jan. 14, 2011.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas celebrates his 51-yard field goal with punter Brett Kern (6) in the third quarter against the Jaguars at LP Field on Dec. 24, 2011.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas kicks a field goal in the first quarter as Brett Kern (6) holds against the Saints at LP Field on Aug. 30, 2012.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas signs an autograph on Christopher Coffee's custom motorcycle after practice at Baptist Sports Park on Aug. 8, 2011.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas and safety Chris Hope sign autographs for fans following practice at Baptist Sports Park on July 31, 2011.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sammie Stroughter during the fourth quarter at LP Field on Nov. 27, 2011. The Titans won 23-17.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) kicks a 51-yard field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at LP Field on Dec. 24, 2011.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) puts his hands up after kicking the game-winning 40-yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at LP Field on Oct. 11, 2012.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) and punter Brett Kern (6) celebrate their 40-yard field goal to defeat the Steelers 26-23 at LP Field on Oct. 11, 2012.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) is congratulated by strength and conditioning coach Steve Watterson and head coach Mike Munchak after kicking a 40-yard field goal to win their game against the Steelers 26-23 at LP Field on Oct. 11, 2012.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) and punter Brett Kern bump fists during warm-ups at Baptist Sports Park on Nov. 29, 2012.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas watches during practice at Baptist Sports Park on Nov. 29, 2012.
  • Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas, left, and quarterback Matt Hasselback say goodbye before leaving the Titans locker room at Baptist Sports Park on Dec. 31, 2012.
  • Titans kicker Rob Bironas warms up at Baptist Sports Park on Nov. 29, 2012.
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Former Titans kicker Rob Bironas was killed in an overnight car crash in Nashville.
He was 36.
According to Metro police, Bironas was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Battery Lane around 11 p.m. Saturday.
Bironas lost control of the SUV he was driving while traveling at a high rate of speed, and the vehicle went off the road and hit several trees before ending up in a drainage culvert, upside down.
Bironas was transported Vanderbilt University Medical Center and pronounced dead on arrival.
Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron said Bironas had turned on Battery Lane from Franklin Pike, and appeared to be headed home, not too far from where the crash occurred.