...Am I the only one that feels bad and yet feels that he is an idiot?
Gooden faces multiple charges in crash
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.
The driver of the other car, Ronald Schmidt, of Franklin Lakes, said he recognized Gooden right away.
"I looked at him, and I knew it was Dwight Gooden," Schmidt told WABC-TV in New York. "I think he was surprised I recognized him, [and] he shook my hand."
Dwight Gooden charged with driving under the influence of drugs, leaving scene of accident in New Jersey - ESPN
Gooden faces multiple charges in crash
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.
The driver of the other car, Ronald Schmidt, of Franklin Lakes, said he recognized Gooden right away.
"I looked at him, and I knew it was Dwight Gooden," Schmidt told WABC-TV in New York. "I think he was surprised I recognized him, [and] he shook my hand."
Dwight Gooden charged with driving under the influence of drugs, leaving scene of accident in New Jersey - ESPN
