A 16-year-old teenager who was seriously injured in a traffic accident yesterday was confirmed by the local health authorities in Formentera. The young student, Iván Verdera Ferrer, was admitted to a regional hospital with a prognosis that suggested serious injuries from the moment he arrived. Official reports indicate he suffered a moderate head injury along with significant chest and abdominal trauma.
The incident occurred around eleven in the morning on the PM-820 road, the stretch that links La Savina with La Mola lighthouse. The moped Iván was riding collided head-on with a car. Witnesses described a violent impact: Iván was thrown about 150 meters and ended up on the hood of the car, which was moving a short distance with him on top. The motorcycle slid to the ground, its rider’s helmet was displaced, and he struck his head on a stone surface.
When emergency crews arrived, Iván was reported to be in distress, and medical teams worked to stabilize him at the scene before an emergency helicopter carried him to Can Misses Hospital. He underwent surgery, but sadly he passed away this morning. The loss has shaken the local community and the sporting world.
The deceased boy was known as a young footballer with UD Ibiza, a club that publicly expressed its condolences to his parents, family, and friends. The club’s communications emphasized that Iván would always be remembered and that he would remain “Always with us” in the club’s culture and memories .
The UD Ibiza family described the day as a sad and painful moment for everyone involved with the club and its broader community, extending support to Iván’s relatives during their time of grief .
Other clubs in the region also offered their condolences. A representative from another local team described the news as heartbreaking and extended thoughts to Iván’s family and friends, underscoring the impact his loss would have on the community .
A separate statement from another local club shared the sentiment, expressing sorrow and support for Iván’s relatives and noting the young player’s growth as both an athlete and a person .
The reaction across the island reflected a shared sense of loss. Various teams and fans offered messages of sympathy, underscoring the sudden and painful nature of the accident and the enduring memory of a promising young athlete who represented the spirit of the island’s football community . The collective response highlighted the close ties among teams, supporters, families, and friends who knew Iván personally or through his on-field presence .