Rally driver dies in horrific crash in Castellon as brother left in intensive care
A rally driver, Samuel Ortiz, tragically died in a crash during the Rallye de La Ceramica in Castellon, Spain. His brother, Jordi Ortiz, who was driving, is currently in intensive care with serious injuries. The event was suspended in light of the incident, and tributes have poured in from the motorsport community.
- ▪Samuel Ortiz, 30, died instantly in the crash during the Rallye de La Ceramica.
- ▪His brother, Jordi Ortiz, 33, is in very serious condition and remains hospitalized.
- ▪The event was suspended by organizers as a sign of mourning and respect.
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Sports Rally driver dies in horrific crash in Castellon as brother left in intensive care By Bridget Reilly Published May 31, 2026, 11:13 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A rally driver died after a scary crash that has left his brother in intensive care. Co-pilot Samuel Ortiz, 30, died instantly in the crash Friday night during the Rallye de La Ceramica 2026 in Spain’s Castellon province as the brothers navigated the CV-189 road between L’Alcora and Onda as part of the race route. His elder driver brother Jordi, 33, was rushed to a hospital in “very serious condition” and remains in intensive care Sunday, per The Sun. Organizers quickly decided to suspend the event following Ortiz’s death.
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