R.I.P. Oscar Moncada (1983-2017)

Published:November 26, 2017
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Oscar Moncada died in the early hours today in a Puerto Escondido hospital. He was 34 years old. Surfline frequent contributor and local filmmaker Jaciel Santiago informed us of the tragedy, while local media and posts on social media from Oscar’s friends confirmed the reports.

"Such a hard loss," said longtime Surfline contributor Edwin Morales, who's been shooting Moncada in Puerto and beyond for years. "Not only a friend, but also a cousin and I loved him like a brother. We spend so much time together in and out of the water. Hard to articulate words right now."

Apparently, Oscar was cruising with his friends in a white Mercedes Benz when, on Federal Route 200 in Pochutla, 20 miles from Puerto Escondido, they collided with a truck heading toward them. It is not clear which driver crossed the center dividing line.

Two of Oscar’s friends, local surfer Diego Oropeza and tattoo artist Waldo Rendón, died immediately while Oscar was taken out of the wreckage by some witnesses who were passing by. Paramedics stabilized Oscar and took him to a Puerto Escondido hospital in critical condition. Once there, Oscar was going to go through surgery, and it is still not clear whether he died during surgery or before it.

There’s no other information on the exact cause of death, or how the accident occurred.

Eerily, Oscar’s last Instagram story shows him sitting and smiling in the back seat of the Mercedes Benz.

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sean 11/28/2017 08:29 PM

You shouldnt show the scene of his death like that, with the fire blazing. Its disrespectful of his family and it doesnt add anything to the story anyways.

Tom Schick 11/28/2017 07:51 PM * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name

So sorry to his friends and family for the loss. It's so sad when people pass away early in life. God Bless!!

Holly Matthews 11/28/2017 08:32 AM

As Oscar rides the wave eternal, we are left with an example of what excellence can be. R.I.P Oscar. Hearts are breaking the world over.

nicholas rojas 11/28/2017 03:17 AM * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name

MI sentido pesame para sus familiares., uno de los mejores surfistas de Puerto se nos va.

Wolphman007 11/28/2017 12:03 AM

Thoughts and prayers to the three families that lost their loved ones.

nicolas saucedo 11/27/2017 09:03 PM * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name

Hastaloha!! RIP

Kurt Heimpel 11/27/2017 02:07 AM * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name

Descansa en Paz "Partner"!!! un abrazo hasta aya!

surfman 11/27/2017 12:17 AM

RIP

Yardman 11/26/2017 10:40 PM

Unbelievable. As a young surfer from North Carolina, I had never seen massive waves like the ones that break in zicatela. I had to watch the pros and the locals to find my place in the line up. Always complementing the leaders of the pack on their bombs and asking for advice. Oscar was literally one of two that gave positive advice and eventually that advice led me to get some bombs of my own (almost seven years after our first encounter). Prayers to the family and thank you.

Anonymous 11/26/2017 08:29 PM

YAHWEH HAVE HIM IN HIS GLORY FOR EVER ..

Deano 11/26/2017 07:56 PM

So bummed to read this new's sending love to his Family and friends the loss is unimaginable. I have made many friends down in this area of Mexico over the years. Great people. My 1st trip to surf Oaxaca area was back 1970 in a VW bus got it stuck in mud so thick and deep. A man (Pop's) that had a cart with 2 mules saved me and my bud pulled us out.Pop's passed away last year. We always went to see him on our trip's down there.He loved us we loved him.God's love El Mariachi Take care of Oscar.

Deano 11/26/2017 07:23 PM

This is just another reason why we should live life the Pura Vida way.

Mercedes Maidana 11/26/2017 07:19 PM

Condolencias para todos los amigos y familiares en México. Oscar, has tocado muchísima gente con tu forma de ser tan auténtica y tu risa contagiosa. Te vamos a extrañar. Puerto nunca va a ser lo mismo sin ti. Que en paz descanses.

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