Footballer, 19, killed in horror crash as 4 lifeless and membership left ‘speechless’
A 19-year-old footballer is tragically among four young adults to have been killed in a horror crash as his club paid an emotional tribute to their young talent
Djedy Sidibe died in a horror car crash(Image: Jam Press)
A 19-year-old footballer is among four young people who have been killed in a horror car crash.
Djedy Sidibe, who played for Zaragoza Galaxy in Spain, died when the car he was travelling in was involved in a collision with a lorry on Monday morning (17 August). Four young people aged between 18 and 21 died in the collision, while a fifth occupant was seriously injured.
All five were travelling in the car, according to local media. The seriously injured passenger was flown by helicopter to hospital. A second car was also involved in the crash but nobody inside it was injured, while the lorry driver escaped unhurt.
Sidibe was a popular amateur footballer(Image: Jam Press)
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The police are investigating the circumstances of the collision, as reported by NeedToKnow. It took place on the N-122 in Borja, Spain.
The five young people had been returning to Zaragoza after spending the weekend in Salduero, where they had gone to help at a YMCA summer camp.
After reaching adulthood, several had decided to become volunteers with the organisation’s Leadership Academy, helping younger people through the same programmes they had enjoyed during their own childhoods and teenage years.
Sidibe, who had Malian roots, was also studying for a Higher Degree in Chemistry and Environmental Health at IES Río Gállego. He played for Zaragoza Galaxy, an amateur team in the Major League Aragón.
Four young people were killed in the horror crash(Image: Jam Press/Zaragoza Provincial Council firefighters)
His football club paid tribute to him on social media following news of his death: “We at Zaragoza Galaxy are deeply saddened to announce the death of our player and friend, Djedy Sidibe, who passed away this Monday.
“Yesterday we received the tragic news of the road accident in which Djedy lost his life alongside three other people. The news has left us completely devastated and speechless.”
The club said Sidibe was much more than a footballer to those who knew him. “For us, Djedy was not just a player. He was a friend and, above all, a great person.
“Someone to share moments, laughter and happy memories with; one of those people who, through their personality, could always make you smile.”
The club added: “Today, football takes a back seat. Today we say goodbye to a friend, a teammate and a person who will always have a place in our hearts.
“We would like to express our deepest condolences and all our love to his family, friends and loved ones, as well as to the families of the other victims of this tragic accident. Rest in peace, Djedy.”
Another of those killed was Saad Ahizoune, a young man of Moroccan origin who was studying for a teaching degree at the Faculty of Education at the University of Zaragoza.
The university also expressed its sorrow over the death of its student and offered its condolences.
The tragedy has left relatives, friends, teammates and the organisations they were involved with in mourning. The fifth young person who was travelling in the car remains in hospital in a serious condition.
