Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel has died following a roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. The incident took place during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Prez. Emergency services responded to the scene, but Dotel was pronounced dead.
Initial reports incorrectly identified former MLB player Tony Blanco as another victim of the collapse. This information has since been corrected. Blanco is not deceased.
Octavio Dotel, a right-handed pitcher, played in MLB from 1999 to 2013 for teams including the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was known for his powerful fastball and contributed to several playoff teams throughout his career. The cause of the roof collapse is currently under investigation by local authorities.
Former MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies in Nightclub Roof Collapse
Octavio Dotel, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, tragically died in Santo Domingo after a nightclub roof collapsed. The incident occurred at the Jet Set nightclub during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Prez. Initial reports also indicated that former MLB player Tony Blanco was among the deceased, but this information has been corrected. Authorities are investigating the cause of the roof collapse.
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