Tragedy as two young footballers from same club die in horror crashes just months apart – leaving teammates devastated | The Sun
A FOOTBALL club has been left reeling after two players died within just months of each other.
Charles Bolt, 20, was killed when his Ford Fiesta was overturned and landed on a roadside barrier on the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway in Kent at around 4.25am on Monday, June 12.
The victim played for Maidstone United Raiders, a specialist disability team.
It comes after Charles' teammate, Reece van Sertima, also 20, died after he was fatally hit by a lorry last October.
Charles was captain for his late friend's memorial match against a team from their local pub – and was awarded the Man of the Match award for his performance.
The match was also Charles' first match back following a knee injury.
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Both players enjoyed a successful spell with the club, where they were crowned champions in the gold premier division of the Kent disability league.
The respective deaths have rocked the club.
Lorraine Humm, who is head of disability football at Maidstone United Raiders, said: “The Raiders are like a family and we were all devastated when we heard the news.
“The last time Charles played for us was in a charity match in memory of Reece van Sertima – a teammate of his who we lost last October.
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“On behalf of the club, we arranged for a floral tribute which I took to his funeral.
"It was based on the Maidstone shirt he wore during that charity match in April.
“Everyone connected with the Raiders sends love and best wishes to Charles’ family.
"We will always be here for them.”
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