Victor Sanchez was near the Playa Medina on February 14 when he was hit . The driver of a car that struck him told investigators she did not see any signs of an accident and thought it was her own fault for driving too fast. He was taken to hospital for surgery then placed in an induced coma . Was then transferred to a ward in Caracas , but failed to recover . Talented player signed for the MLB franchise when he was just 16 . Tragic incident took place just days before he was due to report for training .
Victor Sanchez was near the Playa Medina on February 14 when he was hit . The boat 's propeller struck him in the head , causing multiple brain injuries . He was taken to hospital for surgery then placed in an induced coma . Was then transferred to a ward in Caracas , but failed to recover . Talented player signed for the MLB franchise when he was just 16 . Tragic incident took place just days before he was due to report for training .