Russian hockey player gets killed in a tragic car crash

19 year old Russian hockey player Nikita Mokeyev was killed in a car crash this morning.

According to reports from Russia, he was driving on the highway when he tried to change lanes and lost control. Him and the passanger crashed into a truck that was coming their way, Mokeyev was pronounced dead at the scene.

Here's a photo of what's remaining of the car after the brutal crash. Our condolences to Nikita and his family! He was so young and talented. He had played a total of 97 games in the Russian junior league recording 17 points.

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