Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, June 01, 2026 9:35 p.m. / Updated Monday, June 01, 2026 9:43 p.m.
Tragic day for CSC Dumbrăvița, a League 2 club, and the whole of Romanian football. Junior Matias Adrian Moț died on the night of Sunday to Monday, after being hit by a car. The child was only 16 years old.
Matias would have been on Blaise Pascal Street, a thoroughfare in the north of Dumbrăviţa, when he was hit by the car, according to liga2.prosport.ro. According to the quoted source, the street would not have sidewalks on the entire portion.
The car was allegedly driven by a 64-year-old driver. The young man would not have died immediately, but shortly after, in the hospital bed. The driver was tested by the police with a breathalyzer, and the result was negative.
Matias Adrian Moț died at only 16 years old
The football academy of CSC Dumbrăvița sent a message after the tragic news.
Matias Adrian Moț died at only 16 years old
“Today, on June 1, when we should have celebrated childhood, the smiles and dreams of the little ones, we received news that deeply pained us.
With hearts overwhelmed by sadness, we say goodbye to Matias Adrian Moț. Today, at 17:00, we are waiting for you at the Stefan Dobay Stadium in Dumbrăvița, with a white flower in your hand and a good thought in your heart, to pay Matias a final tribute.
You left us too soon, leaving behind tears, memories and a void that nothing will be able to fill. Today, when the world celebrates children, we think of you and your smile, your passion, the joy you brought to those around you.
There are no words to ease the pain of such a loss. But the memories remain, the moments lived together and the gratitude that you were part of our lives. Smooth way to the angels, Matias! You will remain forever in our hearts.
23.02.2010 – 01.06.2026. “Those we love never really leave. They live in every memory, in every tear and in every beat of our hearts», appeared in the press release of the club's football academy.
