St. Louis outfield prospect Oscar Taveras (22) was reportedly killed in car accident while driving to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic with his girlfriend who also died. Taveras’ agent Brian Mejia confirmed the sad news.
From Mozeliak: "Obviously, we have deep condolences to his family. We are still waiting for more details before issuing a full statement."
— Jenifer Langosch (@LangoschMLB) October 27, 2014
Confirmed: Cardinals' prospect Oscar Taveras was killed in a car accident along with hits girlfriend in Puerto Plata.
— Dionisio Soldevila (@dSoldevila) October 27, 2014
Muere en accidente de tránsito el pelotero Óscar Taveras pic.twitter.com/pqDth6b6kK
— El Nuevo Diario (@elnuevodiariord) October 27, 2014
Having played in just 80 games this past season, Taveras was a highly touted prospect for the Cardinals and considered a top five talent heading into 2014 with superstar potential. Taveras’ last career highlight came during in Game 2 of the NLCS when he hit a game tying home run in the 7th inning.
The family now confirms that #STLCards rising star Oscar Taveras died in a car accident driving from Sosua to Puerto Plata per @LigaDomcom
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 27, 2014
The girlfriend of Oscar Taveras also died in the crash. #STLCards. Heartbreaking
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 27, 2014
UPDATE:
Dionisio Soldevila posted photos of Taveras’ red Chevy Camero. Taveras reportedly didn’t have ID on him and was identified by family members later on.
Así quedó el Camaro de Oscar Taveras. Here's Taveras' car after the crash pic.twitter.com/gb2822DtHO
— Dionisio Soldevila (@dSoldevila) October 27, 2014
The St. Louis Cardinals also released a statement on the death of Oscar Taveras:
Here is a statement from #Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt and GM John Mozeliak on the passing of Oscar Taveras pic.twitter.com/wqfrWMHkfG
— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) October 27, 2014
Statement from Commissioner Selig on the passing of Cardinals OF Oscar Taveras: pic.twitter.com/DnkrMUywed
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 27, 2014
