According to the LA Times, TMZ and a local news station, Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed early this morning in a felony hit-and-run car accident, shortly after starting for the Angels and tossing six scoreless innings. Adenhart was 22; he grew up in Silver Spring and attended Williamsport High School in Maryland.
Today, our thoughts and prayers are with Adenhart’s family, the Angels organization and their fans, as well as baseball fans everywhere as they grieve a terrible loss.
Thanks to Nationals fan Carolyn for passing this sad story our way.
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April 9th, 2009 at 8:39 am
that’s crushing. what a shame.
April 9th, 2009 at 8:44 am
This is so sad.
April 9th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Brutal. Awful. I have kids that age. My chest hurts reading this stuff. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
April 9th, 2009 at 10:10 am
The driver of the van, Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, fled the scene, according to police. Gallo, of Riverside, was later arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run.
It is nice to see all baseball fans come together to rally around the Angels and their fans. Check out the comments at
http://www.halosheaven.com/2009/4/9/828360/tragedy-strikes-angels
April 9th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Condolences to all who were affected by this tragic loss.
April 9th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Tonight’s scheduled game between the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim has been postponed.
MLB teams and fans everywhere are showing so much class and heart by reaching out and remembering Nick Adenhart.