Former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush faces drunken driving charges after crash in Arlington

ARLINGTON, Texas – Former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush has been charged with drunken driving following a crash in Arlington on Friday night.

Arlington police attempted to stop Bush’s 2023 Lincoln Aviator Friday night for driving erratically on Pioneer Parkway. The driver sped away from the police.

A few minutes later, the same Lincoln Aviator was involved in an accident at the intersection of E. Pioneer Parkway and S. Collins Street.

According to investigators, the Bush ran a red light and crashed into a 2023 Chevy Silverardo. The Aviator then crashed into a 2010 GMC Yukon and a 2008 Toyota Corolla, both of which were stopped at the light.

Witnesses told police that Bush got out of his SUV and tried to flee the scene, but a group of bystanders chased him and arrested him.

Both Bush and the driver of the Silverado were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police began to suspect that he was drunk based on Bush’s statements and other observations.

The 38-year-old refused a roadside sobriety test and did not speak to investigators about the accident.

A blood sample from Bush was taken and is being examined.

Bush was booked into Arlington City Jail on charges of drunken driving, one count of accident causing injury and one count of evading arrest.

ARLINGTON, TX – MAY 21: Matt Bush of the Texas Rangers throws against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Globe Life Park on May 21, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Bush was a pitcher for the Texas Rangers from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2021 and 2022.

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