Pro soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, killed when two boats collide near Miami Marine Stadium basin off the coast of Miama, Florida

Modified Date: 
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 6:48pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash(link is external)

Walkes, who was 25, was found unconscious and taken to a hospital after the crash between two boats Wednesday near the Miami Marine Stadium basin, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Pro soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, killed in Florida boat crash(link is external)

Walkes was identified as one of the operators of the boats, FWC said, and he was found unconscious. 

Walkes was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries, FWC said.

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People Involved: 
Anton Walkes
City: 
Miami, FL