Royal Antwerp star Eliot Matazo is involved in a fatal traffic accident that claims the life of an 85-year-old cyclist. The footballer is “seriously affected” by the incident.

• The Royal Antwerp player was involved in a fatal car accident with a cyclist
• The Belgian club said the player was “seriously affected” by the incident.
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Royal Antwerp footballer Eliot Matazo was involved in a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of an elderly cyclist.

It is believed that Matazo’s Sunday morning accident was unavoidable after the 85-year-old cyclist ran a red light.

The 22-year-old Belgian star is currently on loan at Antwerp from Ligue 1 club Monaco and is, according to his club, “extremely affected” by the incident.

Matazo returned negative saliva and alcohol tests and there was also no evidence that he was driving at excessive speeds.

Antwerp released a statement confirming the news of the tragedy that claimed the life of the elderly cyclist and said an investigation was currently underway.

“This morning Eliot Matazo was involved in a serious traffic accident with a cyclist. “According to initial findings, the cyclist could have been blinded by the sun and drove through a red light,” the club said.

“As is common practice in accidents of this nature, Eliot was given a saliva and alcohol test, both of which came back negative. There is also no evidence of excessive speed.

“Without wishing to prejudge the investigation into the accident, all elements, including witness statements, point to an unfortunate accident.”

“Eliot is extremely affected by the events and neither player nor club will make any further statements until the investigation is complete.”

“Our thoughts are with the cyclist and his family, and Eliot and the club hope for a happy outcome,” Antwerp added.

Matazo has made 10 appearances in all competitions for the Belgian Pro League side this season.

However, he was not in the club’s squad for Sunday’s league game against Cercle Brugge.