Ecuadorian player dies after 35 days of coma due to accident

Ecuadorian player Marco Angulo, in a coma since October 7th due to a serious traffic accident, passed away this Monday (11). Angulo, at 22 years old, was a promise in the sport, having played three times for the Ecuadorian national team and played for the clubs Independiente del Valle, Cincinatti and LDU.

Marco suffered the accident on a highway southeast of Quito, Ecuador, when his car crashed into a metal structure. The shock caused the death of two other people, and left the player in a coma until yesterday. Two others involved survived.

There were 35 days of hospitalization, with head and lung injuries. “With deep pain and sadness, we regret to announce the passing of our beloved player Marco Angulo. We extend our condolences to family and loved ones. His departure will be an irreparable loss in our hearts”, said the LDU in a statement announcing his death.