Man convicted of murder in Angels pitcher's death
A jury has found a man guilty of murder in the deaths of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others in a drunken-driving crash.
The Orange County jury returned the verdict Monday against 23-year-old Andrew Gallo after deliberating since Thursday.
The jury also found Gallo guilty on other charges, including hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol and causing great bodily injury.
The 22-year-old Adenhart, 20-year-old Courtney Stewart and 25-year-old Henry Pearson died in the April 9, 2009, collision in Fullerton. Another passenger was severely injured.
Adenhart died just hours after pitching six scoreless innings in his season debut.
Gallo faces up to life in prison.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
A jury has reached a verdict in the murder case of a man accused of causing the drunken driving crash that killed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others.
The panel will read its verdict Monday in Santa Ana for 23-year-old Andrew Gallo, who is charged with three murder counts and other charges.
Gallo is accused of drinking for hours before getting behind the wheel, running a red light and T-boning another car carrying the 22-year-old Adenhart, 20-year-old Courtney Stewart and 25-year-old Henry Pearson.
He has pleaded not guilty.
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