Monday, February 3, 2025 - Former Bournemouth star, Jordan Chiedozie has been left in a coma after being involved in a horror car crash.
The 30-year-old is the son of ex-Tottenham winger, John
Okechukwu Chiedozie, and currently plays for Bashley FC in the Southern League
I.
He had been travelling back from the weekend defeat at
Tavistock with club physio Reighan Taylor when they sustained a flat tyre on
the M27.
Chiedozie was hit by another vehicle as he investigated the
issue, with the forward being rushed to hospital. Bashley shared details of the
tragic incident in a club statement.
The statement read: "Everyone connected with
Bashley Football Club is devastated by the news that our player
Jordan Chiedozie is currently in hospital with what is described as
'life-changing, and potentially life-threatening' injuries, after a serious car
crash.
"Jordan was travelling back from Saturday’s Southern
League match at Tavistock with club physio Reighan Taylor, when they pulled
over onto the hard shoulder of the M27 near Southampton, to investigate a
flat tyre.
"They were both outside the vehicle when it was hit
heavily from behind by another car. The driver of that vehicle has been
arrested for alleged 'drink-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous
driving'.
"Jordan was taken to Southampton Hospital suffering
multiple broken bones and other physical injuries. At this time he remains in a
controlled coma.
"Reighan was not hurt physically, but obviously has
suffered severe trauma. She was able to use her skills to provide immediate,
although in such circumstances, very basic, first aid to Jordan at the scene.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are
with Jordan and his family, and of course with Reighan, at what is a difficult
time for all connected with Bashley FC.
"In view of the seriousness of the situation the club
has applied to the Southern League to have Tuesday’s scheduled home match
against Thatcham Town, postponed. The Southern League have respectfully agreed
with the request."
Chiedozie came through the ranks
at Bournemouth after joining their academy in 2007. He has been
something of a journeyman since breaking into senior football, having had
spells at more than 15 clubs.
Bashley boss David Lewis sent Chiedozie his prayers and
revealed his team-mates had been left devastated. Lewis said: “Everyone at the
club is completely stunned by what happened, and our thoughts at the moment are
far more with Jordan and his family, and with Reighan than they are with
football.
“Jordan’s team-mates are understandingly in bits and I am
certain would not want to play so soon after this terrible accident, and in
such circumstances, I would certainly not want to give a team-talk. Therefore
we have applied for Tuesday’s match to be postponed. We are in close touch with
Jordon’s immediate family, and will do all that we can to support them at this
awful time.”
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