Former Toronto Blue Jay charged with DUI after dangerous crash as he flees the scene of the crime on foot
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News have just broke that last weeks former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Matt Bush was arrested for driving under the influence in Arlington, Texas.
The 2004 1st overall pick was trade to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009 by the San Diego Padres but would be released before playing a game.
The San Diego Padres traded Matt Bush to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009, but he was released before playing for the team. -Bilicki
Bush was reportedly driving erratically on Friday night when a police officer tried to pull him over but he ended up getting away. Moments later, the police officer receiver a call that there was a multi-vehicle accident nearby. The former 1st overall pick apparently ran a red light which caused the crash.
According to reports, the former pitcher allegedly sped away and evaded police, prompting law enforcement to put out a «lookout» warning on the vehicle.
Arlington Police then received a report of a multi-vehicle accident at a nearby intersection and arrived on the scene to find the vehicle that had fled from minutes earlier.
Police said Bush ran a red light at the intersection in his SUV, hit a 2023 Chevy Silverado and then crashed into a 2010 GMC Yukon and a 2008 Toyota Corolla. -Bilicki
Arlington Police then received a report of a multi-vehicle accident at a nearby intersection and arrived on the scene to find the vehicle that had fled from minutes earlier.
Police said Bush ran a red light at the intersection in his SUV, hit a 2023 Chevy Silverado and then crashed into a 2010 GMC Yukon and a 2008 Toyota Corolla. -Bilicki
Bush ran off from the site of the crash but was chased down by bystanders who held him down until the police arrived.
Bush then allegedly «fled from that crash on foot without identifying himself or exchanging any information,» but quickly was stopped by a group of bystanders who gave chase and held him until authorities arrived. -Belicki
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