Professional soccer participant Anton Walkes has died from accidents he sustained in a ship crash off the coast of Miami, authorities stated Thursday.
Walkes, who was 25, was discovered unconscious and brought to a hospital after the crash between two boats Wednesday close to the Miami Marine Stadium basin, in response to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Walkes was working one of many boats that crashed, the state company stated in an announcement.
It was unclear whether or not anybody else was injured. The company’s investigation is ongoing.
We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically handed away this morning.<br><br>May he relaxation in peace. <a href=”https://t.co/8oUcHvWW6g”>pic.twitter.com/8oUcHvWW6g</a>
—@CharlotteFC
Walkes, a defender, was coming into his second season with MLS membership Charlotte FC. The workforce had arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 9 for its first leg of preseason coaching and had a pleasant scheduled with St. Louis on Saturday. That match has been cancelled.
Charlotte FC proprietor David Tepper stated all on the membership had been “devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes.”
“He was an incredible son, father, accomplice and teammate whose joyous lifestyle touched everybody he met,” Tepper stated in a membership assertion.
Walkes joined Charlotte for the membership’s debut MLS season in 2022. He performed in 23 matches with 21 begins and had 5 pictures on aim this previous season.
“Anton made these round him higher individuals in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the very best customary each on and off the pitch,” Tepper stated.
There are not any phrases to explain the sorrow of everybody in Major League Soccer at present after studying of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. Anton was a gifted and devoted participant who was liked by his teammates and followers. <a href=”https://t.co/9S7hT3fMiM”>pic.twitter.com/9S7hT3fMiM</a>
—@MLS
Fans started laying flowers exterior of the east gate of Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Thursday.
Walkes started his profession with English Premier League membership Tottenham and likewise performed for Portsmouth earlier than signing with Atlanta United within the MLS, the place he spent three seasons.
The MLS launched an announcement saying “there are not any phrases to explain the sorrow of everybody in Major League Soccer at present.”
“Anton was a gifted and devoted participant who was liked by his teammates and followers,” the assertion stated.
In 2016, a ship crash off Miami Beach killed Major League Baseball participant Jose Fernandez, a star pitcher for the Miami Marlins. Fernandez and two different individuals died when their 32-foot vessel slammed right into a jetty, in response to authorities.
Charlotte FC teammate Jaylin Lindsey stated he was “heartbroken” to be taught of Walkes’ dying.
“Fly excessive my brother, you are the perfect teammate I might’ve requested for,” Lindsey Tweeted. “Love you man.”
Tottenham Hotspur additionally tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of former participant, Anton Walkes. The ideas of everybody on the Club are along with his household and pals at this extremely unhappy time.”
We are deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of former participant, Anton Walkes. <br><br>The ideas of everybody on the Club are along with his household and pals at this extremely unhappy time 💙 <a href=”https://t.co/NCPvFU4A6v”>pic.twitter.com/NCPvFU4A6v</a>
—@SpursOfficial
