Eugene Quaynor was an Oral Roberts University men’s soccer player who was killed in a crash near 71st and Yale on Wednesday night (Sept. 28).
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According to investigators, Quaynor was stopped at a red light when he was hit by a driver who was speeding and may have been drinking.
The crash forced Quaynor’s car to veer through the intersection and hit a wall before catching fire in the process.
The Police said people around tried to pull the footballer out of the car but all attempts failed and he died in the fire.
Quaynor was a player for the ORU men’s soccer team and even picked up All-Summit League honors during his time.
Following his demise, the Oral Roberts University posted the following statement on its ORU Athletics Facebook page.
“We mourn the loss of ORU Men’s Soccer student-athlete, Eugene Quaynor. Eugene was the epitome of the mission we strive for in our Athletic Department.
“He was a leader on the field as a captain of the men’s soccer team and had a spirit-empowered heart ready to lead and impact the world for Jesus.
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“His infectious smile will be missed all over the ORU campus, but his spirit will live on as we will never forget #27.”
The University of Tulsa sends our deepest sympathies to friends and family of @OralRobertsU student-athlete Eugene Quaynor. It is a university’s saddest day when the life of a student is cut short. Our hearts go out to ORU students, faculty and staff during this time of tragedy. https://t.co/F3QNTbE6Yj
— University of Tulsa (@utulsa) September 29, 2022
Prior to moving to America to join the Flint City Bucks in Flint, Michigan, Quaynor was on the books of the Phoenix Academy in Ghana.
Following his demise, the Flint City Bucks said in a statement;
“Eugene was a much-loved member of the Bucks’ team, as well as the Flint community.”
“In addition to being a true warrior on the pitch, he was always eager to do community service work, free youth clinics and charity events.”
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