Jovan Mijatović (foto: Uradni Twitter profil kluba/zveze)
Jovan Mijatović, a young Serbian striker, was involved in a traffic accident in Belgrade, leaving a 39-year-old pedestrian in critical condition.
Jovan Mijatović, a young Serbian footballer currently playing for New York City FC, was involved in a severe traffic accident in Belgrade. According to reports from Blic, the 39-year-old pedestrian struck by Mijatović is in critical condition, fighting for her life in the hospital.
The accident occurred on a non-designated pedestrian area of a Belgrade street. Mijatović reportedly struck the pedestrian, who sustained serious injuries. Following the incident, the 19-year-old striker remained at the scene, waiting for emergency responders and cooperating with police.
Mijatović, a rising talent and teammate of Mitja Ilenič at New York City FC, transferred to the MLS club last year for a reported $10 million from Crvena zvezda. The incident casts a shadow over his promising career as more details about the accident are awaited.