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Camden Cats player Jamie Brown mourned after tragic pedestrian accident

A Sydney sporting community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 21-year-old Jamie Brown, who tragically lost his life in a pedestrian accident.

The Camden Cats Senior AFL club has paid tribute to Jamie Brown in a social media post.
The Camden Cats Senior AFL club has paid tribute to Jamie Brown in a social media post.

The sudden death of a fun-loving 21-year-old man in a tragic pedestrian accident in Cobbitty on Thursday has left his football club, friends and family in mourning.

Jamie Brown was struck by a ute on Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty about Thursday lunchtime and was flown to Liverpool Hospital with serious head and leg injuries.

The 21-year-old was described as a fun-loving and well-liked teammate.
The 21-year-old was described as a fun-loving and well-liked teammate.

The young member of the Camden Cats Senior AFL club died in hospital on Saturday.

In a social media post, his football club paid tribute to the well-liked teammate.

“Jamie was a great guy, fun-loving, adventurous and keen to give anything a go; whether it was backpacking around Australia or more recently up on the ski slopes of Perisher,” the post said.

“He was well liked around the footy club and was a great teammate during his five seasons with the Camden Cats. He will be greatly missed.

“Our condolences go out to Jamie’s entire family during this difficult time.”

The 41-year-old driver of the ute has been interviewed by police and provided mandatory blood and urine tests.

Police inquiries are continuing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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