In very unfortunate news, a report surfaced tonight that former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo has passed away from injuries received in a hit-and-run accident:
Canadian light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo is dead at 34.
MMAjunkie today confirmed with a person with first-hand knowledge of the accident who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter that Jimmo was the victim identified in an initial CBC News report of a fatal hit-and-run collision.
Edmonton Police Service officials were not immediately available for comment when contacted by MMAjunkie.
According to CBC News, an altercation occurred between the drivers of two vehicles at around 2:15 a.m. this morning in the parking lot of H2O Lounge in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The report continues that the 34-year-old driver of one vehicle walked up to the occupants of the other vehicle. When he began to walk away, police say the suspects’ vehicle accelerated and struck him before leaving the scene.
The staff here at the Underground would like to express it’s sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jimmo.
