The emergency services tried everything. In vain. Edouard Mendy died as a result of a terrible accident Crépy-en-Valoisthis Saturday, December 7.
The sad news is making the rounds on social networks this Sunday morning. The football clubOrmoy-Villers And Duvy thus confirms the death of the father on his Facebook page. “Once again, the club is in mourning after learning of the death of Edouard Mendy, following a road accident,” we read this Sunday morning. He is a former licensed player of the club. And his son took over this year to follow in his father’s footsteps.
We will keep the image of Edouard as someone very kind, very smiling, and helpful. All our condolences to the family, strength and courage to you. Rest in peace Edward.”
The tributes are multiplying
On the networks, tributes multiply. “It is often said that the best go first,” says Vincent. Today, this is still the case… Thanks for what you did for me buddy. I won’t forget. Rest in peace.” A young woman shares this opinion. “A young man always ready to help, respectful and full of great generosity,” she emphasizes. He will remain forever engraved in our hearts. All our support to his family.”
Edouard Mendy and his family are well known in the city of archery. And particularly in the middle of soccer. This 37-year-old father is described by everyone as a kind and generous man.
A very dangerous road
The accident which cost the life of Edouard Mendy occurred this Saturday, December 7, around 6:00 p.m., on departmental 332 (D 332), a few hundred meters after the Hazemont cemetery. This road connects Crépy-en-Valois to Gilocourt. It is regularly “soiled” by clods of earth due to the beet fields which border this road. “This road is dangerous, especially when it rains,” says Fabrice, who uses it every day. And when it rains, it slips a lot.” However, this axis is “cleaned” as required. And Saturday’s accident would not be due toroad condition.
According to our information, the car in which Edouard Mendy was found broke down. The father got out of the vehicle for this reason. And that’s where he was unfortunately hit by another car.
In arcardiac arrestEdouard Mendy could first have been revived by the emergency services before being airlifted to a Parisian hospital, shortly after 8:00 p.m. But he ultimately did not survive his injuries.