“Tragic News: Former MLB Star Octavio Dotel Passes Away in Nightclub Accident”
Octavio Dotel, a former MLB pitcher, has tragically passed away from injuries sustained during a mass casualty incident at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Dotel was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being rescued from the wreckage of a roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where over 44 people lost their lives and more than 130 were injured. MLB reporter Mike Rodriguez first reported Dotel’s rescue along with others, but later confirmed the sad news of Dotel’s passing on his way to receive medical care.
Rodriguez shared, “Heartbreaking news: Despite being saved from the nightclub debris, former MLB player and World Series champion Octavio Dotel has succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. A wonderful individual and dear friend, our thoughts are with his family. We will miss you dearly.” Among the victims was Nelsy Milagros Cruz Martinez, the sister of Nelson Cruz, the governor of Montecristi province in the Dominican Republic. President Luis Abinader expressed his condolences and assured that all necessary support was being provided to the affected families and in the ongoing rescue efforts.
It was reported that Dotel was one of the survivors rescued in the initial stages of the search following the roof collapse during an event featuring singer Rubby Perez. Although initially thought to be in stable condition with injuries, Dotel’s passing has left the baseball community mourning the loss of a beloved figure. The cause of the tragic incident is still under investigation.
Juan Manuel Mendez, the director of the Center for Emergency Operation in the Dominican Republic, emphasized the ongoing efforts to locate and rescue any remaining survivors under the rubble. Dotel, a 51-year-old native of Santo Domingo, had an illustrious career playing for 13 teams from 1999 to 2013, achieving a record of 59-50, an ERA of 3.78, and 109 saves in 758 games. He was a key member of the 2011 World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals team.
Meanwhile, Nelson Cruz, who has played for eight MLB teams and is a seven-time All-Star, expressed his grief over the loss of his sister and other victims of the tragic event.
