FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Former Major League Baseball star Dwight Gooden has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an accident.
The former pitcher for the New York Mets and New York Yankees had his child in his vehicle at the time of the two-vehicle crash around 9 a.m. Tuesday, Franklin Lakes police Capt. Joseph Seltenrich said.
Gooden was taking his 5-year-old son, Dylan, to school, according to multiple media reports. Police said no one was hurt.
Gooden also was charged with child endangerment and motor vehicle violations, authorities said. They wouldn't release details, including the type of drugs.
Gooden, 45, was released on his own recognizance until a municipal court hearing. It was unclear whether Gooden, who has waged a well-publicized battle with alcohol and drugs, including cocaine, had an attorney.
I am a huge Met fan and hearing this just broke my heart. I was hoping to see Doc at Newark Bears games this year when they host the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League but he no longer works with the Bears. Hearing that Doc had his son in the car is most disappointing. I heard a caller speak on WFAN last night with Steve Somers (aka Schmoozer) who said he knows Gooden and that Doc was on a prescription drug, I hope he gets the clarity and help necessary to better himself and not put his family in jeopardy any longer.
As reported by espn.com:
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