Los Angeles Dodgers star being involved in a serious automobile accident resulting in fatalities. However, in the past year, the Dodgers community has faced tragic losses due to vehicular incidents.
On July 28, 2024, former Dodgers pitcher Reyes Moronta died at the age of 31 in a traffic accident in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Moronta had played for the San Francisco Giants before joining the Dodgers and briefly the Los Angeles Angels. His death was confirmed by the Major League Baseball Players Association and the Mexican Baseball League, both of which expressed condolences to his family and friends.
Additionally, in February 2024, Rebecca Grossman, a Southern California socialite, was convicted of murder and other charges related to a 2020 hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two young brothers. Grossman was reportedly driving behind Scott Erickson, a former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, at the time of the accident. Erickson was initially charged with reckless driving, but the charge was later dismissed after he made a public service announcement.
These incidents have deeply affected the Dodgers community and highlight the importance of road safety and responsible driving.
