RIP Oscar Taveras is trending on Twitter as news comes in that the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder is dead after a car accident in the Dominican Republic.
Taveras, who was born there, was 22. His girlfriend died as well in the accident in Puerto Plata.
The report was confirmed by Taveras’ family and his agent, reported USA Today.
“Obviously, we have deep condolences to his family. We are still waiting for more details before issuing a full statement,” manager John Mozeliak told MLB.com.
Tavares was a top prospect who just entered the major leagues on May 31.
The police report says that Taveras’ car veered off the road.
Muere en accidente de tránsito el pelotero Óscar Taveras pic.twitter.com/pqDth6b6kK
— El Nuevo Diario (@elnuevodiariord) October 27, 2014
Fans took to Twitter after the news broke.
“RIP Oscar Taveras. My God, this is horrible news. I can’t believe this,” said one.
“It was his time to go. RIP Oscar Taveras. You had such a bright baseball future ahead of you,” said another.
“Wow RIP Oscar Taveras. Such a great young talent in the outfield who’s life was taken way to soon,” said yet another.
“I don’t know what to say but thanks for the memories Oscar Taveras, they we’re good while they last RIP Oscar Taveras,” said yet another.
