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Cops say someone driving a minivan blew through a red light, causing the Mitsubishi that Adenhart was riding in to hit a light pole. Three people were killed in the crash, including Nick.Adenhart was considered the team's top pitching prospect and made his fourth career start Wednesday night. He was 22-years-old. We will provide any more details as they come ...Cops say the person driving the van fled the scene -- but was later caught and charged with felony hit-and-run. The suspect is currently being treated for injuries in a local hospital.
University of California, Irvine Medical Center spokesman John Murray says Adenhart died Thursday morning after undergoing surgery.UPDATE III: Here's some unfortunately timed metaphors -- from the L.A. Times Angels Unplugged blog two days ago:
Dustin Moseley, Nick Adenhart and Shane Loux aren't exactly the drivers Manager Mike Scioscia was planning to use in his projected early ride through April. He was thinking more of a smooth, sun-splashed trip in an open convertible with John Lackey, Ervin Santana and, hopefully, Kelvim Escobar alternating behind the wheel.UPDATE IV: AP has released photos of the scene, one of which can be seen above, with two more after the jump.
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my condolences to the Adenhart family…they are in my prayers!
by B.Bernhard on Apr 9, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Wreckless driving.. It’s just awful that a young life, not just a pitcher with so much potential, was taken this way.
Condolences to the Adenharts and the Angels Organization.
by npcPronk29 on Apr 9, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions
My thoughts and prayers to the three families who lost a loved one.
My Condolences to the Angels organization and Angel fans everywhere.
by MountainCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
Awful. Tragic. Senseless. Two deaths in 3 days for the Halos, not how they should be mentioned in the news. Condolences to all involved.
by TotoMMB on Apr 9, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
I am truly saddened by this tragic loss of a young life. My prayers are with the Adenhart family.
by Hoosier Racing on Apr 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
I hope this guy isn’t a freaking another illegal alien. Tragedy.
by Budfox on Apr 9, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
The kid pitched a gem yesterday and today he’s gone. Life is way to short, may god bless the Adenhart family and the Angels Baseball Organization
by bruinsfan1984 on Apr 9, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
It is just so sad that a kid with that much potential got killed by a car running a red light. Hopefully that guy gets caught and sent to prison.
by MichiganFootball on Apr 10, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions
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