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Padres' Blake Snell Cleared to Start vs. Nationals After Crash with DUI Suspect

San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell has been cleared to make his start against the Washington Nationals, just one night after he was involved in a car accident with a suspected drunk driver.

According to ESPN, Snell's vehicle was struck during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 just one hour after San Diego's 3-1 loss to Washington on Thursday night.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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