Nick Adenhart Killed in Car Accident

This is a truly awful story. Here's a 22 year old kid fresh off probably the best start in his career... and someone runs a red light, killing 3 people. The person fled the scene but was soon arrested and taken to the hospital. Thoughts go out to his family and the Angels' organization.

For those who don't know who he is, Adenhart was one of the top prospects in the Angels' organization.

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What horrible, horrible news.

Condolences to his family and the Angels organization.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 9, 2009 10:29 AM CDT reply actions

Also...

… you can discuss this with Angels fans at this Halos Heaven post.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 9, 2009 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

It's nice to see fans of random teams showing up there offering their condolences.

It’s days like these that you’re reminded baseball is only a game.

Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.

by Schwa on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

I went over there and left my condolences.

There really aren’t words to express how terrible a tragedy this is.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 9, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Me too.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 9, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions

ditto

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow, how sad.

Man that is awful, thoughts are with his family for sure.

by jbertram on Apr 9, 2009 10:40 AM CDT reply actions

Too bad

He was supposed to be really good, but thats besides the point, at least they caught the driver I suppose

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Apr 9, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions

ESPN reporting it now

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 10:45 AM CDT reply actions

This is very sad

He just threw 6 scoreless last night too… very promising pitcher, went far too young. Hopefully there’s no foul play involved…

http://deadspin.com/5205302/angels-pitcher-nick-adenhart-killed-in-auto-accident

by lswaidz on Apr 9, 2009 10:52 AM CDT reply actions

I think when you run a red light, kill 3 people, and then run on foot from the scene...

there’s something foul going on. Whoever that person was will have plenty of time to think about it in jail.

Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.

by Schwa on Apr 9, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I read on SI.com

“The minivan’s driver fled the scene and was later arrested, Brower said. Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, of Riverside will face charges of manslaughter, felony driving under the influence and hit-and-run, he said”

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/04/09/adenhart.killed/index.html

by jerry morales rules on Apr 9, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

death penalty.

seriously. i have no tolerance for killing someone when you drive drunk. None RIP Nick

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by fischisgod on Apr 9, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions

I was referring to past incidents

where it always seems there was more going on than just a crash. Too many ball players go out and make mistakes after a game, it’s sad to see an honest player fall victim to someone’s pure stupidity.

by lswaidz on Apr 9, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh my God, I watched highlights of his start on MLB Network last night.

This is really tragic. My condolences to his family, friends, teammates and Angels fans.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM CDT reply actions

Really sad day for Angels organization...

Especially on top of the fallout from this on thier Opening Day;

By Associated Press

April 8 2009, 9:08 PM CDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A man involved in a fight at Angel Stadium on opening day has died.

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-ap-bba-angels-fan-death,0,6085888.story

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by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions

Man, what the hell.

Really dark day for the Angels.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 9, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I can't imagine they'll play tonight in light of all this.

Especially when Chuck Finley was to be inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame tonight – definitely not the right atmosphere for that.

Just a sad story. My thought go out to Adenhart’s family, teammates and friends.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Apr 9, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

I picked him up for my fantasy team

and in the process, read his biography online. He struggled a bit but last night was a great outing and showed a lot of promise. On top of that, it said that he was influenced by his family to go into baseball and pursue his dreams after he could have stopped shortly after high school due to a few situations.

This has to be one of the saddest things I’ve ever seen in the sports world because according to all the "experts" and after watching this kid pitch last night, he had a chance to be a very good one.

Thoughts and prayers to his family and the Angels team and community.

"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.

"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.

by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Apr 9, 2009 11:01 AM CDT reply actions

Very sad

Prayers and thoughts go out to the Nick Adenhart family and the Angels. 22 years old and the world ahead of him.

by BLou on Apr 9, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

Never take life for granted

This is a terrible tragedy. A 22 yr old with a promising future leaving this earth far too soon.
My prayers go out to his family and friends

churchofbaseball.com

by MJMars on Apr 9, 2009 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

RIP Nick

i am relly sad.

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by fischisgod on Apr 9, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

Rest in peace

What a terrible thing. The Angels have two more angels looking down on them.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 9, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions

When someone with untapped talent leaves the earth, that makes me sad...

but when he is removed from it due to someone else’s idiocy, that makes me angry. Condolences to the families involved in this senseless, needless tragedy.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played--in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."--Alvin Dark

by spoiledcubbage on Apr 9, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions

I am sad and angry at the same time

This Gallo dude has a history of DUI. The bastard tried to flee. I hope he rots a slow painful life. I have zero tolerance for people like Gallo.

My deepest condolences to the families and friends of all the victims.

Coinciding fanpost

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 9, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions

Failure to crack down on DUIs is ridiculous

Driving is a privilege in this country. Take their licenses away, give jailtime for DUI offenses, and make repeat offenders pay.

by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Gallo was driving with a suspended license from an earlier drunk driving charge

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 9, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

In California...

…when you get a DUI, before you’re sentenced by the judge, state law says you MUST sign a paper acknowledging that if somebody dies as a result of another DUI, you will be charged with murder — NOT manslaughter.

"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"

by calicubfan on Apr 9, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

and should read

death penalty will be sought!!

I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!

by cubsluver22 on Apr 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Unfortunately...

…if that was the case, death row would be standing room only. I think that law is good — seeing that murder charges would result makes me not want to D & D

"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"

by calicubfan on Apr 9, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for explaining why he will be charged with murder.

At least, we know he’ll be locked up for the rest of his life and not take any more lives.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 9, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions

At least for 3 years, when he gets out for good behavior

I promise not to go too far down this road, but we can be ridiculously forgiving as a nation when it comes to wrong doing.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 10, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Are you sure about that??

I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!

by cubsluver22 on Apr 10, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd be reasonably certain, given three murder charges

… and the large publicity surrounding this case.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 10, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions

so soon

the american public forget that these idiots are not locked up and the key thrown away. how about the people who die guarding the public from these types? oh but wait he can’t take any more lives huh guess those people don’t matter in the american public eye huh??

I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!

by cubsluver22 on Apr 11, 2009 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions

wrong...........

second-degree murder

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 10, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions

refer to

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 10, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions

http://www.californiaduihelp.com/felony/murder.asp

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 10, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions

only signed if accused pleads guilty

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 10, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions

He DID plead guilty to his first DUI...

…and he was still on probation

"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"

by calicubfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

don't be angry but have pity on him

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Pity on Gallo?

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 9, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, anger will not bring back those killed in this horrific accident...........

and the 22 yr old has ended his life as he knew it as well. He will pay for his actions indeed, but anger and revenge will do nothing to help the families or friends of the victims or the family and friend of the accused.

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I can be angry. I have extreme sympathy for the victims' families and friends.

My deepest condolences to the families and friends of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart and Henry Nigel Pearson, the other two killed in the crash.

Prayers for Jon Wilhite, who was in the car with Adenhart, Stewart and Pearson. He is listed in critical condition. I’ll even say a prayer for Raymond Alexander Rivera, who was a passenger in the van.

I have zero sympathy for Andrew Thomas Gallo. I have ZERO tolerance for driving drunks. I told my teenage kids, you drive drunk, you get caught, don’t expect me to drop everything to come to your side and bail you out. I’ll get there when I get there. Stupid actions on their part does not make an emergency on mine. Cold-hearted? Yes! DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

Even driving buzzed is not cool.

As you can tell, this needless loss of lives has grabbed my ire.

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 9, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions

It's not easy to withhold anger and feelings of revenge..........

but all they do is pollute the situation even more. I too condemn drunk driving and believe the accused should be punished to the full extent of the law, but it’s more productive to let that take it’s course and direct our energy and prayers to the victim and their family and friends.

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Revenge is not part of my equation

Gallo will get his day in court and stand in front of his Maker, not to mention other murderers in prison, if he is sentenced to prison-time.

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 9, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Hmmmmmmmm....

“I hope he rots a slow painful life” = revenge, but you’re absolutely correct that the courts will decide his fate on earth and the Almighty will be the ultimate judge.

We can only hope that others who choose to drink will remember this and not get behind the wheel when impaired.

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions

This is very sad.

My heart goes out to his family, friends and the Angels organization.

by sue369 on Apr 9, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

Get a load of this guy....

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090409&content_id=4199042&vkey=news_ana&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana

In the comments at the bottom, he is comlaining that the game has been postponed stating that if they postponed games whenever someone dies it would be happening all the time. Last I checked, players don’t get killed in accidents on a regular basis. Unbelievable.

by AndHart120 on Apr 9, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions

I had registered on BCB about a month ago...

…for this post.

I want to thank those from BCB that posted comments and condolences today on Halos Heaven. I think most of us are still in shock. Your words offer a shared sense of loss for something so…dificult to believe. ’Bout all I can add is thanks.

by sothball on Apr 9, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions

I wish I

could give you a hug. I’m so very sorry.

by sue369 on Apr 9, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions

God Bless.....

Nick, his passengers and all that knew and loved them.

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Man this is terrible

I wish the best to his family and the Angels organization.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 9, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions

Here's more on another victim, Courtney Stewart....

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/She-Was-So-Excited-For-Nick.html

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 12, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks for posting this.

We shouldn’t forget the others who perished, either.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 12, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions

from all of us at HalosHeaven

http://www.halosheaven.com/2009/4/11/830722/our-baseball-family

a HUGE thank you for all the support shown by all who have posted on HH. It’s been unbelievable the outpouring of love and support. This tragedy has surpassed the rivalry boundaries and shown that baseball is truly one family who support each other through the bad times.

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 12, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions