Puddy Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Leyritz faces DUI manslaughter charge Updated 1h 26m ago | Comments6 | Recommend E-mail | Save | Print | Digg del.icio.us Newsvine Reddit FacebookWhat's this?FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) — Former major-leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Friday on charges of driving under the influence and killing a driver after his car crashed into hers. Leyritz was charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage, said Fort Lauderdale Police detective Kathy Collins. He posted the $11,000 bond and was released from Broward County jail. Police think alcohol was involved in the crash, though investigators are awaiting results of blood alcohol tests, Collins said. Leyritz played for six big-league teams, starred in the 1996 World Series and was last in the majors in 2000. Leyritz, who lives in Davie, Fla., turned 44 Thursday. It could not be determined if he had a lawyer. A telephone message left on an answering machine at the home address he gave police was not immediately returned. FIND MORE STORIES IN: Major League Baseball | World Series | New York Yankees | FORT LAUDERDALE | Broward County | Ford Expedition Fort Lauderdale authorities got a call at 3:20 a.m. that a crash occurred in the city's entertainment district, Collins said. She said Leyritz was driving a 2006 Ford Expedition when he collided at an intersection with 30-year-old Fredia Ann Veitch of Plantation, who was driving a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. Veitch was ejected from the car, police said. She died at Broward General Medical Center, Collins said. Witnesses told police Leyritz had a red light. Officers on the scene observed Leyritz to have red, watery eyes, a flushed face and an odor of alcohol, police said. Leyritz was told Veitch had died and he was asked to submit to a blood test, police said. "After he refused, Leyritz was informed that blood would be taken above his refusal," the police statement said. In 1996, Leyritz hit a home run for the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series against Atlanta. The homer made it 6-6, and the Yankees went on to win in 10 innings. New York took the Series in six games for its first title in 18 years. Leyritz was mostly a catcher during his 11 seasons, averaging .264 with 90 homers. He also played for the Angels, Rangers, Red Sox, Padres and Dodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 (edited) i met him at the all star game in pittsburgh two years ago ..My nephew has hung out with him as well a number of times he seemed like a nice guy ( even let my son at the time try on one of his WS rings ) but he definitely is in alot of trouble ...sad to see but even sadder for the lady who lost her life and for her family Edited December 29, 2007 by isleseeya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Sources close to the investigation claim that Leyritz offered snide and crude remarks at the scene. One such informer claimed that Leyritz said: "I frankly don't give a peaches by the bucket about that woman." Additionally, Leyritz allegedly threw his World Series ring at a civilian safety patrol and remarked: "It ain't worth nothin' to me. I'm Jimmy Leyritz. Game 5, 96. 'Nuff said." That's from wikipedia, not exactly the most lock-solid source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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