Scott Erickson, a former MLB pitcher who played for six teams and threw a non-hitter in 1994, is facing reckless driving charges in connection with a suspected hit-and-run accident in California which reportedly killed two young brothers.
Erickson has sued another driver, Rebecca Grossman, the wife of a founder of a fire department, who was previously charged with murder and manslaughter in the case, reports FOX 11 of Los Angeles.
The boys, ages 8 and 11, were struck as they walked with their parents and two other family members in a marked pedestrian crossing on September 29 in Westlake Village, a community about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. reported FOX 11.
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The older son, identified as Mark Iskander, died at the scene, while the younger son, Jacob Iskander, later died at a hospital.
According to the station, 52-year-old Erickson was chasing Grossman, 57, of Hidden Hills when the crash occurred.
Los Angeles Dodgers Scott Erickson throws after Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game in Los Angeles, April 3, 2005. (Associated Press)
Erickson was arrested Wednesday, charged with misconduct and reckless driving. He has a court date on March 16, the station reported.
Grossman was arrested on the day of the crash and released on Oct. 1. She was charged on Dec. 30 with two counts of murder and manslaughter with serious negligence, and one of the hit-and-run drivers resulting in death, FOX 11 reported.
Prosecutors allege Grossman drove on after hitting the boys and stopped about a quarter of a mile away.
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She pleaded not guilty to the charges, which could send her to 34 years in prison if convicted, ESPN reported.
It was not immediately clear why the two drivers were arrested four months apart.
Erickson played for MLB teams for the Twins, Orioles, Mets, Rangers, Dodgers and Yankees from 1990 to 2006. He was a member of the Twins’ World Cup in 1991.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.