Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou ‘involved in fatal motorcycle crash as girl, 17, killed despite his efforts to save her'
TRAGEDY Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou 'involved in fatal motorcycle crash as girl, 17, killed despite his efforts to save her'
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FORMER UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is alleged to have been involved in a fatal road incident in his native Cameroon.
According to reports, a 17-year-old girl in the Omnisports district of Yaounde passed away in the incident following a collision with a motorcycle-riding Ngannou.
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Former UFC heavyweight champion has been involved in a fatal car crash
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The 38-year-old was riding a motorbike during the accident
Cameroonian outlets Camer.be, Lebledparle and ActuCameroun reported that the victim suffered severe injuries to her arm and leg.
She was rushed to the hospital by Ngannou but was unable to recover from her fatal injuries, tragically passing at the Yaounde General Hospital.
Ngannou, 38, is said to be "devastated" by the fatal crash.
The Professional Fighters League Super Fights Heavyweight Champion, who has yet to issue a statement on the accident, is said to have paid for the victim's "medical expenses."
SunSport has reached out to Francis Ngannou's representatives for comment.
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