Life is Short Even in its Longest Days

More details have come out in the tragic death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. There were conflicting reports yesterday as to how many cars were involved and who was killed in what car.

Adenhart and two of the three other people in the car in which he was riding were killed. Henry Nigel Pearson, 25, and Courtney Frances Stewart, 20, died at the scene. Adenhart died at a nearby hospital as surgeons tried to save his life.

The driver of the silver mini-van, that ran the red light and struck Adenhart's car, fled the scene on foot. Police captured Andrew Gallo, ironically also 22, a half-hour later. His blood alcohol level was well above the .08 legal limit. Gallo was booked on three counts of murder, three counts of vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run and felony driving under the influence of alcohol. He was driving despite having a suspended license.


This is for you Nick and your family, and those who drink and drive need to remember it.