Footballer, 18, killed in hit-and-run crash as club say star was 'loved by all'
A teenage footballer was killed in a hit-and-run crash by a suspected drug driver, when the young player described as "an exemplary young man" was out riding his motorcycle.
A teenage goalkeeper was killed in a hit-and-run by a suspected drug driver.
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Daniel Sorín Muresan was riding his motorcycle when a car veered across the single carriageway and struck him head-on. Two other vehicles were also hit, leaving three people with minor injuries, in the horror incident in Spain.
Emergency responders confirmed Muresan, 18, had died at the scene. The news comes just days after another young footballer was also killed after being caught up in a botched revenge sex tape attack.
The crash happened on the A-355 near Coín, between Málaga and Marbella, on the evening of 10 November. The driver fled but later turned himself in at Coín police station, where he reportedly tested positive for cannabis.
The foreign national was arrested, and authorities are investigating the circumstances, including whether he held a driving licence valid in Spain.
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The stretch of road has seen numerous accidents in recent years, according to local media. Muresan was from nearby Monda but lived in Coín with his partner, as reported by NeedToKnow
He had played for several clubs in Málaga province, including CD Puerto Malagueño, UD Mortadelo, CD Athletic de Coín, and CD Cártama.
He was not attached to a club at the time of his death. UD Mortadelo paid tribute: “He defended our goal in the youth category with commitment, seriousness, and enormous dedication.
“An exemplary young man, loved by all, who left a lasting impression on everyone who shared the locker room and friendship with him.
“We send all our love and support to his family, friends, and especially his cousin, Alin, a player in our Juvenile team in the Second Andaluza division.
"Rest in peace, Daniel. You will always be part of the Mortadelo family.”
