Former Bournemouth forward Jordan Chiedozie suffers ‘life-changing, and potentially life-threatening’ injuries after being hit by a car on the M27
- Jordan Chiedozie, 30, was hit by a car on the motorway over the weekend
- The non-League footballer is in a coma and fighting for his life in hospital
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Published: 14:38, 3 February 2025 | Updated: 15:33, 3 February 2025
Former Bournemouth[3] forward Jordan Chiedozie is in a coma after being involved in a car accident on the M27.
The 30-year-old, who was on Bournemouth's books from 2007 to 2012 but never made his senior debut for the club, played for non-league side Bashley FC against Tavistock at the weekend.
On the way back from that away game, Chiedozie and Bashley physio Reighan Taylor suffered a flat tyre while driving on the motorway.
As the player stepped out to assess the situation, he was struck by another vehicle and had to be rushed to hospital with severe injuries.
'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,' read a club statement.
'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[4], to investigate a flat tyre.
Former Bournemouth forward Jordan Chiedozie is in a coma after being hit by a car on the M27
Chiedozie, pictured in 2014 while on trial with Southend United, is said to have suffered 'life-changing, and potentially life-threatening' injuries
'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.'
The football world has since rallied around Chiedozie, who has also played for the likes of Cambridge United, Poole Town, Concord Rangers[5], Dartford, Braintree Town, Boreham Wood, Margate and Chelmsford City since leaving Bournemouth.
Well-wishers have flooded social media with messages of support as the striker fights for his life in hospital.
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