Prayers are pouring in after a fiery automobile accident in New Jersey killed two soccer coaches over the weekend.
A fiery automobile accident in Newark, New Jersey killed six individuals on Friday night time. The “explosive” automobile accident occurred when a car drove off the street and slammed right into a assist beam. The automobile was touring south on Raymond Boulevard. It veered off the street because it made its means towards an on-ramp and went airborne. Tragically, the automobile slammed right into a Pulaski Skyway assist beam, in accordance with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Workplace, and burst into flames.
Six individuals had been killed.
Tragically, two soccer coaches –Â Hudson Catholic head soccer coach Lamar McKnight, 32, and assistant coach Brad Cunningham, 41 – had been amongst those that died.
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Prayers are pouring in for the households concerned.
“We’re saddened to listen to of an accident involving Brad Cunningham, Coach McKnight and 4 others final night time. Brad Cunningham, member of our first recruiting class, laid the muse of the Rutgers soccer program. Our ideas and prayers are with Brad’s household and the whole Hudson Catholic soccer household,” Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano wrote.
The New Jersey soccer neighborhood is devastated.
“Devastating information within the NJ HS soccer neighborhood right now as Hudson Catholic head coach Lamar McKnight has tragically handed away. McKnight influenced numerous gamers and younger males throughout his teaching profession. Our ideas are together with his family members on this robust time,” one fan wrote.
“So unhappy to listen to of Lamar’s passing. He was a brilliant younger star with a ardour for this sport & his gamers. Condolences to the Hudson Catholic neighborhood & his household,” one fan added.
“Phrases can’t categorical the shock and disappointment I really feel proper now. I’m devastated by the current passing of my coaches.I hope I can stay as much as their expectations and make them proud. My life won’t ever be the identical with out them. RIP Lamar McKnight and Brad Cunningham,” one fan added.
“We’re devastated by the passing of former soccer pupil athlete Lamar McKnight. He performed quarterback for the Grizzlies in the course of the 2014 season. Please preserve his household and pals in your ideas throughout this time,” Adams State wrote.
Essentially the most upsetting information I've ever needed to write. Relaxation straightforward @LamarMcKnight_. You left your legacy and you may be missed dearly. #NJFootball misplaced a fantastic one.https://t.co/CrznpjNs78
— Ryan Patti (@ryanwpatti) December 8, 2024
Our ideas are with everybody concerned throughout this tragic time.
