Nick Adenhart of the Angels dies in a car crash

[DirtyKash]

He pitched last night, left the stadium and apparently died in a car crash.

Local Baseball Star Dies In CA Crash

Local Baseball Star Dies In CA Crash
Reported by: Angelique Gonzalez

Thursday, Apr 9, 2009 @10:30am EST

NBC25 - Williamsport High School graduate Nick Adenhart, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, died early this morning in a car accident in Fullerton, California, according to a family member.

Three people were killed in the crash and another person was seriously injured.

Authorities are blaming the three-vehicle accident on a motorist in a mini-van who ran a red light at East Orangethorpe Avenue and South Lemon Street.

Authorities say the driver of the van fled the scene, was later captured and charged with felony hit-and-run.

A gray Mistubishi, hit by the van, slammed into a light pole.

Two of the occupants in the Mitsubishi were declared dead at the scene and a third died just after 6 a.m. on Thursday.

A fourth occupant is at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange in critical condition.

Adenhart took to the mound on Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The 22-year old right-hander was the starting pitcher at a game opposite the Oakland Athletics.
It is unclear if Adenhart was killed immediately or died after being transported from the scene.

A passenger from the van was taken to Western Medical Center in Anaheim with minor injuries.

A third vehicle, which was stopped in the intersection at the time of the accident, was also involved but the driver was seriously hurt.

The rookie made 3 starts for the Angels last year going 1-0 with an ERA of 9.

He was then re-assigned to AAA Salt Lake where he posted an ERA of over 7 this season.

He was expected to begin the year in AAA but had a strong spring and injuries to Angels Pitchers John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Kelvim Escobar opened up a spot for Adenhart to prove himself.

Adenhart made his major league debut on May 1, 2008 in a 15-8 loss to Oakland and lasted only two-plus innings.

He was tagged for five runs and three hits but didn't receive a decision.

[Porter]

I don't see it on any other site.

[Providence A's]

yea, not on MLB/Angels or ESPN yet...sad if true.

I wonder if they'll cancel the game tonight.

[DirtyKash]

It's on TMZ! Angels Starting Pitcher Killed After Ball Game - TMZ.com

[love_that_reefer]

Absolute terrible tragedy!! Adenhart was one of the bright spots in the Angels future rotation and just had a lot of potential. To hear a 22 year old future star die like this is just awful to take. My thoughts go to the Adenhart and Angels families.

[love_that_reefer]

yea, not on MLB/Angels or ESPN yet...sad if true.

I wonder if they'll cancel the game tonight.

I would hope so.

[ljshorty89]

3 killed, 1 critically hurt in early-morning crash | cave, vehicle, fullerton, lemon, orangethorpe - News - OCRegister.com

Angels Starting Pitcher Killed After Ball Game - TMZ.com


Unfortunately, it sounds like this is true. Terrible tragedy. My condolences to his family and the Angels.

[DirtyKash]

OC Register: 3 killed, 1 critically hurt in early-morning crash | cave, vehicle, fullerton, lemon, orangethorpe - News - OCRegister.com

[Porter]

Damn thats just terrible. Tragic.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

Jesus. This is terrible.

I know this is the last thing they're thinking about in a situation like this, but there goes ANOTHER Angels pitcher. They're gonna have to tap into AA at this rate.

On a more somber note, my condolences goes out to their family and the team. Like reefer said, he was definitely one of the bright spots of the Angels' future.

[love_that_reefer]

Angels might have to pony up for Pedro now.

[ljshorty89]

Nick Adenhart Killed In Car Accident: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

It's also listed as breaking news at LAtimes.com, and was reported on Sportscenter

[love_that_reefer]

I bet Brian Fuentes is going to feel like total shit for blowing his last game. Wonder if that will have any effect on him as a closer. I know they didn't know each other long but man, I couldn't imagine how that would affect me.

[BronxBomberz]

R.I.P. man!

[General]

Dreadful news. My condolences go out to the Adenhart family and the Angels organization.