A top prospect in the Pirates organization was reportedly involved in a deadly crash in his home country of Dominican Republic.
According to newspaper Diario LIbre in the Dominican, infielder Oneil Cruz was driving a Jeep that crashed into a motorcycle with three people on it Monday evening.
Two males are reportedly dead including one female.
There are also reports that alcohol was not involved in the crash.
93.7 The Fan’s Kraig Riley says that Cruz’s agent has said that he was not the one behind the wheel.
The Pirates released a statement on Tuesday acknowledging the accident.
“The Pirates are aware of the tragic accident in the Dominican Republic involving Oneil Cruz. We have been in contact with Oneil and he is cooperating fully with the local authorities. We will provide and update as more information becomes available.”
The 21-year-old Cruz, spent most of the season at the Pirates satellite camp in Altoona and most likely would’ve played AAA ball in Indianapolis if it was a normal summer.
Oneil batted .269 in Altoona for the Curve last season with 32 hits, eight doubles, three triples and one home run.