Rest in Peace, Nick Adenheart (RIP 1986-2009). (Anahiem Angels) High Quality Recomended.

**UPDATE**: 8/10/09
FSN has released a documentary of Jon Wilhite, the the only survivor that took away 3 lives.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others were killed by a suspected drunk driver Thursday, a shocking end to the life of a rookie who had overcome major elbow surgery to realize his big league dreams.

The accident in neighbouring Fullerton occurred hours after the 22-year-old pitcher made his season debut with his father in the stands, throwing six scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics. The Angels ultimately lost the game, 6-4.

The team postponed Thursday night's game with Oakland, the final one of their season-opening series. Players planned to gather to remember their teammate, manager Mike Scioscia said.

"It is a tragedy that will never be forgotten," he said at an Angel Stadium news conference.

Adenhart was a passenger in a silver Mitsubishi Eclipse that was broadsided in an intersection about 12:30 a.m. by a minivan that apparently ran a red light, police said.

The impact spun around both vehicles, and one then struck another car but that driver was not hurt, police said.

The minivan driver fled the crash on foot and was captured about 30 minutes later. Police identified him as Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, of Riverside, and said he had a suspended licence because of a previous drunken driving conviction.

Preliminary results indicated Gallo's blood-alcohol level was above the legal limit of .08 per cent, police Lt. Kevin Hamilton said.

Gallo was interviewed by investigators before he was booked in jail Thursday on three counts of murder, three counts of vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run and felony driving under the influence of alcohol, Hamilton said. Gallo was being held without bail.

Adenhart died in surgery at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. A 27-year-old man in the car and the driver, 20-year-old Courtney Frances Stewart of Diamond Bar, were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Another passenger, 24-year-old Jon Wilhite of Manhattan Beach, was in critical condition at UC Irvine Medical Center. Wilhite played baseball from 2004-08 at Cal State Fullerton.

Stewart's mother said her daughter and Adenhart had known each other since last season but were not dating as far as she knew, Hamilton said.

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[Surfliner775]

Oh just to let you know, I have deleted comments that show there expression with the loss of Nick Adenhart, but with innaproperate words and racism. Comments are still activated, but please use positive comments. Thanks to everyone!

RIP Nick Adenhart. 34.

-Surfliner775

[Surfliner775]

Thanks for all the positive comments, everyone. RIP Nick Adenheart. Number 34.

[Jiltedin2007]

As a Red Sox Fan, I feel just as sadly as the Angel Fans feel about Nick Adenhart. He would have been someone who would have helped the Angels, on and off the Field, and I am also very sad to see him go as well.

RIP: Nick Adenhart. May God be with you.

And may Andrew Thomas Gallo rot in Hell!

[ChineseDickFingers]

i can't believe this happened today. he was one amazing person. talented smart determined and a winner. RIP 34

[AngelsFan482]

R.I.P Nick Adenheart (1986-2009) you will be dearly missed

[Jiltedin2007]

President Joshua, I concurr with you that Andrew Thomas Gallo enjoys hell!

But it's not really all his fault, it's basically the jacked-up system we have here in Southern California. Before this fatal accident, Andrew Thomas Gallo was supposed to have been checked into a Rehab, and going to AA Classes.

Believe me, this isn't the first time that Son of a Bitch was caught driving drunk. He has been arrested many times before, and sure enough, he was "Let Go", only to cause more harm.

[Jiltedin2007]

Thank you President Joshua, deep down inside, I cried when the Angels lost the ALCS. Not because they lost to the Yankees, but because I would have loved for people like you(Referring to Angel Fans) along with the California Angels team to pay some sort of a tribute to Nick Adenhart if the Angels would have won the World Series. The same way Tim Salmon paid tribute to Gene Autry by holding his Cowboy Hat in the air as the entire Angel Team was doing a Victory Lap.

[PresidentJoshua]

Well said Jiltedin2007. I hope that Andrew Thomas Gallo enjoys hell. As an Angels fan, and as a person, this really makes me appreciate life. Seeing what happened to Nick has changed my life completely.

[bloclah]

Que descanse en paz y que diosito este con el

[primetime21]

Go Angels BE the SKANKS !!! man this is hard to watch i'm 24, he was younger then me

[CCsabathia521]

why would u trade lives thats so stupid no one deserves that

[coronasangel]

AS A DODGER FAN I LIKE Nick Adenheart RIP NICK

[jecafer245]

i went to an angel game yesterday for my 18th time and when i see this i always pray