Jesús Montero, Ex-Yankees and Mariners Slugger, Dies in Venezuela at 35
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.
Montero died following complications from a motorcycle accident in his home country, according to local Venezuelan outlets and sports journalists.
He suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident in the state of Miranda and had been receiving treatment in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on Sunday.
He passed away days after the accident.
Author's summary: Jesús Montero died at 35 after a motorcycle accident.