Former Cuban baseball player Vladimiro Torres passed away on Saturday in a traffic accident in his home province of Holguín. The news of his death was announced on Facebook by Leonardo Alberto Paris Johnson, the province’s baseball commissioner, who extended his condolences to family and friends.
The 33-year-old former pitcher died in the evening hours in an accident that occurred on the Holguín ring road near the highway to Mayarí, close to the vocational school. Journalist Maikel Hernández shared photos on Facebook taken at the scene, showing a severely damaged Diana bus and another vehicle. It appears that Vladimiro Torres was the driver of the bus.
In addition to him, two other people lost their lives instantly in the crash, according to Facebook user Irma Broek. Sports journalist Yasel Porto recalled that the athlete was once considered one of the best pitching prospects in Cuban baseball.
"Torres pitched in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons with the Cachorros, and in 2011-12 with the Avispas. He did not secure any decisions in the National Series," Porto detailed on his Facebook page.
Hundreds of people have expressed their sorrow on social media over the passing of Vilito, as he was affectionately known by those close to him.
Details and Impact of the Holguín Traffic Accident
In the wake of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Vladimiro Torres, several questions have arisen about the incident and its broader implications. Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers:
Who was Vladimiro Torres?
Vladimiro Torres was a former Cuban baseball pitcher who played for the Cachorros and Avispas. He was once considered one of the top pitching prospects in Cuban baseball.
Where did the accident occur?
The accident occurred on the Holguín ring road near the highway to Mayarí, close to a vocational school in the province of Holguín.
How many people died in the accident?
Three people, including Vladimiro Torres, lost their lives in the accident.
What was the reaction to Torres' death?
Hundreds of people expressed their sorrow on social media, mourning the loss of Vladimiro Torres, who was affectionately known as Vilito.