Anton Walkes, a defender for Major League Soccer team Charlotte FC, died Thursday at age 25 after a boat he was operating crashed into another vessel off the coast of Miami, authorities said.
Walkes was found unconscious and taken to a hospital after a collision between two boats around 3 p.m. on Wednesday near the Miami Marine Stadium basin, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
“Mr. Walkes was taken to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of Mr. Walkes during this difficult time,” the FWC said in a statement via CNN….