QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - The Boston Red Sox are mourning the loss of a beloved Fenway Park security worker who was struck and killed by a car in Quincy early Friday morning.
Officers responding to a reported crash on Newport Avenue before 4:30 a.m. found 58-year-old Donald Bowes, of Quincy, injured at the scene, according to Quincy police.
Bowes was taken to Boston Medical Center, where he later died.
For 15 years, he was a staple of the Fenway Park security department. The Sox even made him the centerpiece for this feature video a while back in his fourth year with the park.
In wake of Bowes’ death, the Red Sox released a statement that reads:
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Donny Bowes this morning. He was beloved by countless co-workers and Red Sox fans during his 15 years with the security department,” a team spokesperson said. “Donny’s endless energy and infectious positive attitude made a significant impact on the Fenway Park experience. He will be greatly missed.”
Longtime friend Marc Bertrand from the Sports Hub was among the many who honored Bowes.
“He made friends everywhere he went,” he said.
Bertrand and Bowes first met more than 20 years ago – and since then they have shared a lot of memories and even more laughs.
“If we were together, we were probably laughing about something and he was probably making some ridiculous joke,” said Bertrand. “I can’t tell you how many times I can remember laughing to the point of crying because of something Donny did or said.”
The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and was said to be cooperative with police.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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