Atlanta Braves minor leaguer turned in for fatal Florida hit-and-run
The Atlanta Braves turned in Jonathan Matos Morales, 18, after his vehicle was discovered on the team's property.
A former minor league catcher with the Atlanta Braves is in custody for his involvement in a fatal Florida hit-and-run crash , authorities said. Jonathan Matos Morales , 18, of Cocoa, Florida, was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and leaving a crash scene involving death. He’s being held at the Manatee County Jail.
Morales was driving a Ford Mustang shortly before 6:30 a. m. , Monday, April 20 when he shifted lanes and collided with a Chevy Trailblazer.
The impact caused the Trailblazer to veer into the direct path of a semi-truck, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol. The semi-truck overturned onto its right side and came to a stop partially in the grass median, blocking all three southbound lanes of traffic. Morales stopped momentarily and then continued driving, FHP officials said.
How was former Atlanta Braves player from Florida caught in fatal hit-and-run? The Ford Mustang Morales was driving in the crash was allegedly located at the Atlanta Braves facility, according to Fox 13 Tampa Bay. The Atlanta Braves released a statement noting that Morales is no longer a member of the organization.