This morning Cardinal reliever Josh Hancock was killed in a car accident. At only 29, he had become a very effective middle relief man for the team.

Just five years ago, the Cardinals were faced with the death of starter Daryl Kyle and forced to recompose.

The nationally televised game tonight between the Cards and Cubs has been postponed.

STL.com
Cardinals relief pitcher Josh Hancock was killed early Sunday in an accident on Highway 40 (Interstate 64), just east of Compton Avenue, authorities said.
Hancock's Ford Explorer slammed into the rear of a tow truck that was parked in the far left westbound lane shortly after 12:30 a.m. The tow truck driver, who was seated in the vehicle at the time, was unhurt.
He told police that his emergency lights were on, and that he honked his horn when he saw the Explorer approaching in his rear view mirror, but that the Explorer didn't slow down or swerve to avoid the collision.
At the time of the accident, the tow truck driver was assisting a motorist from an earlier accident.
Hancock, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner's office said Sunday morning that an autopsy had been scheduled.
The Cardinals released a statement confirming Hancock's death, and will make another statement at 3 p.m. at Busch Stadium.