El Español de El Alquián, a club located in Almería, announced the death of one of its players who was only 17 years old, Raúl Martínez. He suffered a serious accident while riding a motorcycle last Friday that cost him his life.
The one who was the goalkeeper of youth A was accompanying him on a friend’s motorcycle when, around 10 pm on Friday, they collided with a car at a crossroads in the capital of Almería, according to La Voz de Almería.
The serious injuries derived from the accident caused his death this Saturday morning. The driver of the motorcycle is still admitted to the intensive care unit of the Torrecárdenas University Hospital.
The club, as a show of respect, decided to suspend all its matches for the weekend and also issued a statement in which it regretted the death of Martínez in this accident. “From our club with our president Pedro Soler at the head we send our sincere condolences to the family and friends. He came this season to defend our colors, getting to debut with Senior for his great work and dedication. DEP Raul, always in our heart “, manifested the group of Almeria in which he played.