Samuel Ortiz dies in rally crash; brother Jordi hospitalized
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Samuel Ortiz, a 30-year-old rally driver, died following a crash during the Rallye de La Cerámica in Spain on May 29. His brother, 33-year-old Jordi, who was driving, is currently in intensive care after the vehicle struck a crash barrier. The organizers of the event have suspended the rally and expressed condolences to the Ortiz family. Emergency services responded promptly, and Jordi remains in serious condition at Castellón General University Hospital. The motorsport community is paying tribute to Samuel as it reflects on the dangers of the sport.
- •Samuel Ortiz, 30, died instantly from the crash.
- •Jordi Ortiz is hospitalized in very serious condition.
- •The crash occurred during the Rallye de La Cerámica in Spain.
- •Event organizers suspended the rally after the accident.
- •Tributes from the motorsport community have been widespread.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Race Car Driver Samuel Ortiz, 30, Dies in Crash That Left His Brother in the ICU
"The Rallye de La Cerámica in Spain was suspended by organizers as a result of the accident on Friday, May 29
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