Cyclist Santiago Ruiz killed by truck

Young Colombian cyclist Santiago Ruiz, 17 years old.died on Sunday after being hit by a truck on a highway near Bogotá, the Ministry of Sports announced this Monday on its social networks.

“We deeply regret the death of young Colombian cyclist Santiago Ruiz. His passion and tireless dedication will always be remembered. We extend our arms of solidarity and our deepest condolences to his family and friends.“, the ministry reports.

Accident during competition

A young man who was about to compete in the Vuelta del Porvenir in Colombia next week, He trained on the road connecting Soacha with Alto de Mondoñedo.in the department of Cundinamarca (centre), when he was hit by a truck.

“From an early age, Santiago showed remarkable dedication to his discipline, devoting ten years of his life to the sport he loved so much.– said the Governor of Cundinamarca, Jorge Emilio Rey. He added that the young man from Soacha, a town near Bogotá, “besides being a local talent,” was chosen by “the League of Departments to proudly represent Cundinamarca” in the Return of the Future.

“His dedication and efforts led him to train at the renowned club Chiclo Bonelo, where he continued to build his future as an athlete.“, Rey said. Last May, Colombian cyclist Ana Maria Bustamante, who was hit by a truck in the south of Bogota in February, died due to the severity of her injuries.