A tragedy struck the Dominican Republic on Sunday when the pilot and co-pilot of a private jet chartered by baseball legend Yadier Molina lost their lives in a crash on an airport runway.
According to initial reports, the aircraft crashed while still on the ground. Local authorities have launched an investigation, and the exact circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear.
Molina, one of the most respected figures in baseball and a former MLB star, was not on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the sports world, where the former Puerto Rican catcher continues to be regarded as one of the game’s most iconic and respected personalities.
A private plane heading to pick up St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina, along with his friends and family in Texas crashed just minutes after taking off in the Dominican Republic, killing the pilot and co-pilot. pic.twitter.com/CRuGNI4Rv6
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 8, 2026
