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Macclesfield forward McLeod dies in car accident
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on the M1 motorway while travelling back from a game on Tuesday.
McLeod, 21, was returning from his team's National League North match at Bedford Town in which he had been a substitute.
The accident occurred at around 22:40 GMT near Northampton when his white Mercedes collided with a barrier.
Macclesfield described McLeod as "incredibly talented" and a "well-respected member" of their squad.
In a statement, the club said:, external "News of Ethan's passing has devastated our entire club and no words can convey the immense sense of sadness and loss that we feel now."
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod, 21, dies in car crash
Macclesfield FC confirmed on Wednesday that forward Ethan McLeod has died in a car crash at the age of 21.
The club said McLeod was involved in a traffic collision on the M1 when driving back from Tuesday night's National League North away game at Bedford Town, in which he had been a substitute.
"Ethan was an incredibly talented and well-respected member of our first team squad, who had his whole life ahead of him," Macclesfield said in a statement. "But more than that, Ethan's infectious personality endeared him to everyone that he came into contact with.
"In giving his all in everything he did, Ethan effortlessly pushed us all to be the best we can be — both on and off the pitch.
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Macclesfield player Ethan McLeod passes away after car accident
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has passed away after being involved in a car accident on the M1; the 21-year-old was travelling back from a first-team game with Bedford Town on Tuesday night; McLeod came through the ranks at Wolves and played for Rushall, Stourbridge and Macclesfield
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has died after being involved in a car accident while travelling home from a match, the club have confirmed.
The 21-year-old was travelling back from a National League North match away at Bedford Town on Tuesday night when he was involved in an accident on the M1.
McLeod came through the ranks at Wolves before leaving the club in the 2024/25 season. That season, he had spells at Rushall and Stourbridge before joining Macclesfield.
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