Our Chicago DUI Lawyers offer another chilling reminder of the dangers of DUI – this time it is the tragic death of Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart. Adenhart was killed by the driver of a vehicle who is alleged to have been driving under the influence at the time of the accident and has a long history of DUI offences.

The full story follows below:

Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash by Alleged Drunk Driver

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Andrew Gallo, 22, of Riverside has a history of DUI, was behind the wheel with a suspended license and is currently in custody facing felony charges, according to authorities in Fullerton, Calif.

Police said Gallo was driving a minivan when he ran a red light in Fullerton just before 12:30 a.m., striking two cars in a crash that left three people dead.

Adenhart, 22, was among those killed just after he made his first start of the season.

University of California, Irvine Medical Center spokesman John Murray said the rookie pitcher died Thursday morning after undergoing surgery.

The Angels postponed their game against Oakland scheduled for Thursday night, but manager Mike Scioscia said the team will get together to remember Adenhart.

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

General Manager Tony Reagins released a statement Thursday afternoon about the tragedy.

“The Angels family has suffered a tremendous loss today. We are deeply saddened and shocked by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nick’s family, friends’ loved ones and fans.”

No other members of the Angels organization were involved in the accident, the team said. Adenhart had just pitched a game against the Oakland A’s mere hours earlier.

The driver, Gallo, allegedly fled the scene on foot was caught, arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run, said Fullerton Police Lt. Craig Brower.

Investigators said Gallo has a history of DUI and was in the minivan with a suspended license because of a previous DUI conviction.

Preliminary results indicated the Riverside resident’s blood-alcohol level was above the legal limit, Fullerton police Lt. Kevin Hamilton said.

He could face charges including vehicular manslaughter or possibly murder, Hamilton said.

The three killed were in a silver Mitsubishi, which the van broadsided at an intersection.

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

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