Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden was driving under the influence of drugs with a child in the car when he was arrested Tuesday following a car crash, police said Wednesday.
Gooden was arrested after the two-vehicle crash about 8:50 a.m. ET Tuesday, police in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, said in a statement. Gooden, 45, lives in Franklin Lakes, authorities said.
Gooden faces charges including endangering the welfare of a child; driving under the influence of drugs; DWI with a child passenger; leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident; and reckless driving, the statement said. He was released on his own recognizance.
I am a Very Good Friend of Dwight & his Lovely Family. I love him very much. But it is about time he got his Life in Order & grew up. Apparently Rehab & Jail has not helped him one bit. He needs major intervention. My prayers are with him. Thank God no one was hurt.
Dwight, I'm praying for you and your family. Thank God nobody was hurt. GOD BLESS YOU ALL..
Like the previous post said it is really amazing what the rich and famous get away with.