The Barça Residency Academy in the United States, one of the half a hundred talented young people’s residences that FC Barcelona has around the world, is “devastated” by the death of 20-year-old Carter Payne. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of one of our own, Barça student Carter Payne,” the Barça Residency Academy posted on its Twitter account.
“Carter was an extraordinary brother, teammate and student athlete who we will miss a lot. We send our love and support to Carter’s family and friends during this extremely difficult time “, said the American residence of Barça located in Casa Grande (Arizona), which was inaugurated in 2017.
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Payne, who currently plays for the Storm FC team, was hit in Statesboro (Georgia, USA), according to information released by the same club, which has also announced the creation of a foundation that bears his name to raise money. money to help his family.
According to local media ‘Wtoc’, Payne was hit on the 8th by a car while driving an electric scooter near the Georgia Southern campus. According to the report, he did not stop to rescue him and fled.
The football player was rushed by plane to Memorial Health: Southeast Georgia Hospital, where they could do nothing to save his life.
