Video Showing Aftermath of Pete Alonso Car Crash Is Pretty Intense
By Kyle Koster
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso today told reporters he was "lucky to be alive" after a serious car accident near the team's facility yesterday. Alonso said another car ran a red light and smashed into his vehicle, which flipped three times before coming to a rest.
Pete Alonso was in a serious car accident yesterday, with his car flipping over three times.
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2022
"This is a really special spring training because yesterday was a close experience with death. I'm really thankful to be here." pic.twitter.com/5Sc0EInIbm
Alonso's wife, Haley, posted video of the aftermath moments ago.
Pete Alonso’s wife, Haley, just posted this video on her Instagram of Pete’s car after his crash yesterday. Pete said today the car flipped three times and he had to kick out the windshield to escape. pic.twitter.com/L1h5KWvnvc
— Stephanie Apstein (@stephapstein) March 14, 2022
"One [moment] I was coming here to work, coming to spring training, and next thing I know I'm kicking my windshield in trying to get out of a flipped-over car," Alonso said. "Just really blessed to be here. Thankful nothing is wrong. Also thank you Ford for having great engineering."
The Mets star thankfully escaped without any injury and participated in team activities today without limitation.