Baltimore Orioles Minor Leaguer Luis Guvara Dies in Jet Ski Crash

Tragic Jet Ski Collision

• 💔 The baseball community is mourning the death of Baltimore Orioles minor league infielder Luis Guvara, who passed away following a jet ski crash.
• 💥 The incident occurred when two jet skis collided head-on on Sunday evening in Lido Key, Florida.

Details of the Incident

• 🚨 Officers responded to the scene after 8:00 p.m. Sunday, finding a chaotic situation.
• 🌊 According to a police report, one jet ski was launched into the air after hitting a wave, causing the riders to lose control and bail off.
• 🤕 The personal watercraft then struck the two individuals on the other jet ski, sending them into the water.

Victims and Injuries

• 🩹 Good Samaritans rescued all four individuals involved and brought them to shore.
• 🚑 The driver and passenger of the first jet ski sustained minor injuries.
• 🏥 The driver and passenger of the second jet ski were rushed to the hospital; one of them, Luis Guvara, died on Tuesday.
• 🧠 Guvara, 19, suffered internal and brain trauma, while the other passenger sustained facial fractures and lung damage.

Statement from the Orioles

• 🗣️ The Baltimore Orioles organization expressed their heartbreak over the passing of Luis Guvara.
• 🙏 Executive Vice President NGM stated Guvara was a beloved member and that the team is devastated, offering thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and teammates.
• ✍️ Luis Guvara, originally from Venezuela, was signed by the Orioles as an international free agent in 2023.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is actively investigating the incident and has shared its condolences.