Venezuelan former Major League Baseball player Jesús Montero, once a top prospect for the New York Yankees and later a designated hitter with the Seattle Mariners, has died at 35 following complications from a motorcycle accident in his home country.
According to reports confirmed by local Venezuelan outlets and sports journalists, Montero passed away days after suffering severe injuries in a traffic accident in the state of Miranda.
He had reportedly been receiving treatment in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on Sunday.
Montero was a top prospect for the New York Yankees and later a designated hitter with the Seattle Mariners.
Author's summary: Jesús Montero dies at 35 after accident.