Still no answers on young footballer Jordan Purcell’s death

Police and family members are hoping that autopsy findings will help shed light on exactly what happened in the tragic death of young footballer Jordan Purcell.

Jordan Purcell (right) with his brother, Lyndon, and father Michael.

The search for answers into the shock death of a young footballer in Alexandra continued yesterday as the close-knit community rallied to support his family and friends.

Jordan Purcell, 20, died early on Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle believed to have been driven by one of his teammates.

They had earlier attended a function at the football club.

Detective Sergeant Daryll Out of the major collisions investigation unit said it was hoped autopsy findings would help shed light on exactly what happened.

Jordan Purcell.

He said there was no evidence to suggest the man was already laying on the roadside when he was hit.

“The injuries he sustained seem to be consistent with him being upright and walking when the incident occurred,” he said.

He said contact between the victim and the vehicle appeared to have been light, with the fatal injury likely cause as a result of the subsequent fall.

The driver and passengers in the car were interviewed by police but no charges have been laid.

Counselling has been arranged by the club for its reserves and senior squad.

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Alexander Rebels president Ray Steyger said players had been profoundly affected.

“From the club’s point of view, a number of families are directly involved in the incident and it makes it tough for everybody,” Mr Steyger said.

“But we are a country community that will rally and we will get through this together.”