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A soccer player at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, was tragically killed in a fiery near the school's campus on Thursday.
Eugene Quaynor, who also played for the semipro Flint City Bucks in , was stopped at a red light when his silver Nissan was rear-ended by an SUV, according to police. His car flew into a retaining wall and burst into flames with Quaynor trapped inside.
Bystanders told police they tried to get him out of the vehicle by using rocks to break its windows, but the fire was overwhelming.
A soccer player at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma was tragically killed in a fiery near the school's campus on Thursday. Eugene Quaynor, who also played for the semipro Flint City Bucks in Michigan, was stopped at a red light when his silver Nissan was rear-ended by an SUV, according to police. His car flew into a retaining wall and burst into flames with Quaynor trapped inside
Bystanders told police they tried to get him out of the vehicle by using rocks to break its windows, but the fire was overwhelming
The driver of the SUV attempted to flee the scene before being detained by Emergency Medical Services Authority paramedics. Tulsa police are recommending 'charges against the driver who caused the crash will be recommended to the District Attorney's office'
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First responders found Quaynor deceased inside the car when they arrived.
The driver of the SUV attempted to flee the scene before being detained by Emergency Medical Services Authority paramedics. Tulsa police are recommending 'charges against the driver who caused the crash will be recommended to the District Attorney's office.'
Officers say the main was 'unsteady on his feet, unable to walk, and appeared to be severely intoxicated.'
A native of Ghana, Quaynor incitasecurity.com transferred to Oral Roberts in 2019, scoring four goals over his first three seasons. The defender last played for the Golden Eagles on September 24, losing 1-0 to Denver.
Quaynor is pictured playing for the Flint City Bucks, a developmental team in Michigan
The team has postponed Saturday's game against St. Thomas as players continue to mourn Quaynor's death.
'He was a team captain and known for his captivating smile,' read a team statement. 'Eugene's presence is missed.
'Thank you for your prayerful support of the family in this time of bereavement.'
According to his biography on the school's athletic website, Quaynor was a sports management major who chose Oral Roberts because he wanted to attend a Christian School.
The Bucks also released a statement: '… in addition to being a true warrior on the pitch, he was always eager to do community service work, free youth clinics and charity events. This fall, he was in the midst of his fourth season with the Golden Eagles and had embarked upon his Masters degree.'
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