Bellator fighter suffers partial leg amputation following hit and run
Bellator MMA featherweight and Blackzilian Jordan Parsons was the victim of a hit and run accident in Delray Beach, FL that left him with a partial leg amputation, and in a coma.
Bellator MMA featherweight and Blackzilian Jordan Parsons was the victim of a hit and run accident in Delray Beach, FL on Sunday. The accident left him with a partial leg amputation, and in a coma.
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Bellator issued an official statement.
Bellator has been informed of a terrible accident that occurred last night involving featherweight fighter Jordan Parsons, who was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident, the statement read. We are still in the process of uncovering details and with his family’s consent, hope to have an update on his medical condition soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jordan and his family as he recovers.
The hit-and-run occurred on Lindell Blvd. and South Federal Highway in Delray Beach, Florida. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Delray Beach Police Department at (561) 243-7800.
Teammate and friend Rashad Evan posted about the tragedy on Instagram.
Further details will be posted as they become available. Please keep Parsons’ in your thoughts and prayers.
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