Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher killed in crash

[kingair]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was among three people killed in a crash in Fullerton, California, early Thursday, according to the team and a hospital spokesman.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed Thursday, hours after his fourth MLB start.

Adenhart, 22, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died at UC Irvine Medical Center, according to spokesman John Murray.

"The Angels family has suffered a tremendous loss today," Tony Reagins, the team's general manager, said in a written statement. "We are deeply saddened and shocked by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nick's family, friends, loved ones and fans."

One person was arrested in connection with the three-vehicle accident, which occurred about 12:23 a.m. Thursday in Fullerton, south of Los Angeles. Witnesses say a red minivan ran a red light and struck two vehicles at an intersection, police Lt. Craig Brower said.

One of the vehicles, a gray Mitsubishi, slammed into a power pole, Brower said. Two of its passengers were declared dead at the scene, he said. The other two were transported to UC Irvine Medical Center.

Murray said Adenhart underwent surgery and died at the hospital but did not know whether he died during or after the procedure. Brower said the remaining passenger was in critical condition.

[Murphjup]

Such a tragedy.... He seemed to be a humble guy, that was just getting into his prime...

HE is the type of Athelete our kids should mimic... not these bragerts with their gold and such..

[ABoater]

I watched the game last night and he pitched a good one.

Then I saw the tragedy on AOL this morning and couldn't hardly believe it!

VERY sad.

[Trollnheel]

This friggin sucks

[Fishinspot]

This friggin sucks

Wasn't even to his prime yet. Such a shame. Prayers to the family .