Footy star dies aged 25 after tragic accident during Christmas holiday in Prague
- A Perth football star has tragically died while on holiday
- Dakota Baldwin-Wright was involved in a tram accident
- Tributes have poured in for the popular ruckman
Footy is in mourning after a popular WAFL player died in a tragic accident during a Christmas holiday in Europe.
According to The Western AustraliaDakota Baldwin-Wright, 25, died after an accident with a tram during a trip to Prague this week.
The family of the footballer, who played 44 games for WAFL side the Perth Demons, is heading to the Czech Republic after his shocking death and is receiving consular assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
“The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who died in Prague,” a department spokesperson said.
'We extend our condolences to his family at this difficult time. Due to our privacy obligations, we are unable to comment further.”
Footy star Dakota Baldwin-Wright (centre left) has tragically died while on holiday
According to reports, the ruckman was involved in a tram accident in Prague before Christmas
Perth Football Club chairman Adrian Barich paid tribute to the youngster, who enjoyed a strong end to the season that saw him earn his first Sandover Medal vote.
“The Perth Football Club is stunned, shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of our popular ruckman Dakota Baldwin-Wright,” Barich said.
“Dakota was an outstanding young man and was much admired and loved by the Perth Football Club. This is a terrible tragedy for Dakota's loved ones and our deepest condolences go out to them.
“His passing has also rocked our playing group as he was a respected member of our senior team.”
WA Football Commission chairman Wayne Martin added: “Our thoughts are with Dakota's family, friends and the Perth Football Club at the time.”
Baldwin-Wright was a talented ruckman who played 44 games for the Demons during his six seasons at the club.
He had decided to step away from football for the 2024 season to travel for 12 months before his tragic death.
Consular assistance typically includes support and guidance for families and liaison with local and Australian authorities to assist with funeral and repatriation arrangements.