Retired New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton’s family has experienced an unimaginable tragedy.
The former professional soccer player’s daughter Olivia Knighton has passed away following a boating accident in South Carolina.
She was only 11 years old. According to a statement from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources on Twitter Friday, a 23-foot boat was carrying a dozen people aboard while traveling on the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River.
But the fun day out on the water suddenly took a horrific turn when the vessel “was rocked by a large wake caused by another boat.” Related: 18-Year-Old Mom Allegedly Tried To Hire A Hitman To Kill Her 3-Year-Old Son The wake resulted in nine of the 12 passengers going overboard, including an 11-year-old girl who was later identified as Olivia.
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