A player for the Statesboro-based Tormenta FC 2 team has tragically lost his life following a hit-and-run accident.
It was announced on Saturday that defender David Carter Payne had been hit by a vehicle while riding on a scooter. He would soon be taken to Memorial Health: Southeast Georgia Hospital for treatment.
However, some hours later, the team released a statement announcing the passing of Payne:
“South Georgia Tormenta FC are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Tormenta FC 2 defender David Carter Payne. Carter passed away today, July 9.
A member of Tormenta FC 2’s 2022 USL League Two team, Payne was a tremendous athlete, teammate and friend, and he will be sorely missed by everyone involved at the club.
Carter was hospitalized at Memorial Health: Southeast Georgia Hospital after being involved in a vehicle, pedestrian accident in Statesboro, Georgia.
Carter’s family, friends and the entirety of Tormenta Nation are grieving today.”
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Carter played soccer in college at the University of Michigan.
He had aspirations to make Tormenta’s first team and sign a professional contract.
