The sister of Socceroo's forward Awer Mabil has been killed in a car accident in Adelaide

The sister of Socceroo's forward Awer Mabil has been killed in a car accident in Adelaide while he was playing in the Asian Cup overseas. 19-year-old, Bor Mabil was killed when the car she was in crashed into a fence in the northern suburb of Andrews Farm early this morning.

Socceroos Jackson Irvine Awer Mabil

Socceroos attacker Awer Mabil Source: AAP

According to the South Australia Police, the emergency services responded to the collision on Andrews Road, just after 12.30am on Saturday 26 January.

Bor and other young people were in a white Audi sedan and travelling on Andrews Road. As per police statement, the car left the road colliding into a fence at the intersection of Lillypilly Walk. According to the South Australian police;

“The 19-year-old female passenger of the car died at the scene.  The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man from Davoren Park and three other passengers received minor injuries and were taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital. The driver was arrested and charged with aggravated causing death by dangerous driving and driving disqualified.  He was refused bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrate Court on Tuesday 29 January.”

Football Federation Australia says it extends its deepest sympathies to the teenager's family and friends.


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