Angels Pitcher Killed in Auto Wreck

Very sad story.

Williamsport High School graduate Nick Adenhart, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, died early this morning in a car accident in Fullerton, California, according to a family member.

Three people were killed in the crash and another person was seriously injured.

Authorities are blaming the three-vehicle accident on a motorist in a mini-van who ran a red light at East Orangethorpe Avenue and South Lemon Street.

Authorities say the driver of the van fled the scene, was later captured and charged with felony hit-and-run.

A gray Mistubishi, hit by the van, slammed into a light pole.

Two of the occupants in the Mitsubishi were declared dead at the scene and a third died just after 6 a.m. on Thursday.

A fourth occupant is at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange in critical condition.

Adenhart took to the mound on Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The 22-year old right-hander was the starting pitcher at a game opposite the Oakland Athletics.

It is unclear if Adenhart was killed immediately or died after being transported from the scene.

A passenger from the van was taken to Western Medical Center in Anaheim with minor injuries.

A third vehicle, which was stopped in the intersection at the time of the accident, was also involved but the driver was seriously hurt.

Adenhart was the starter in LA's 6-4 loss to Oakland last night.