Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
Under Spanish law, deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation.
Spanish police have launched an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following the death of soccer player Jesús de Miguel, who suffered cardiac arrest after a on-field collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a second-division match. De Miguel, 30, died after being struck in the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in added time.
Owono was shown a red card for the incident, which occurred when he rushed all the way to midfield to challenge for a long ball that De Miguel was attempting to reach. The collision left De Miguel curled on his knees, clutching his torso, before he fell onto his back. Owono joined the other players rushing to check on De Miguel upon being carded.
The club stated that they were "heartbroken" and offered their condolences to De Miguel's family and loved ones. Andorra's national team, clubs, the Spanish soccer federation, and La Liga also expressed their condolences. Real Madrid players held a minute of silence during training, and Espanyol postponed the presentation of its new coach. The Spanish soccer federation postponed several matches to be held later on Tuesday.
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