Hancock Of Cardinals Dies in Crash
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ST. LOUIS — Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early yesterday.
It was the second time in less than five years that a St. Louis pitcher died during the season. Darryl Kile was found dead in his hotel room in 2002.
The Cardinals postponed their home game last night against the Chicago Cubs.
Police said the 29-year-old Hancock was alone in his 2007 Ford Explorer when he struck the rear of a tow truck at 12:35 a.m.
The truck was in the left lane assisting another vehicle that was involved in a prior accident, officer Pete Mutter said. Hancock was pronounced dead at the scene.
