AP News
(2010-03-24 19:45:51)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball player Dwight Gooden has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs after a car accident early on Tuesday, police said.
Police in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey said on Wednesday it was too early to tell what the controlled substance was.
"It's still under investigation exactly what it is at this point," said Captain Joseph Seltenrich of the Franklin Lakes Police Department.
Gooden, was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child, who was in the car, and driving while under the influence with a child passenger.
Police declined to identify the child.
Other charges included leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and reckless driving.
Gooden, a four-time All-Star pitcher with a career record of 194-112, was released on his own recognizance, police said.
The 45-year-old right-hander has a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
(Reporting by Edward Krudy; Editing by Chris Wilson)
