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Angels Prospect Rio Foster Remains Critical After Washington Crash as Fundraiser Details Brain Surgery

Authorities are investigating the crash, with DUI allegations reported against the driver.

Overview

  • The Angels said Foster, 22, remains hospitalized in critical condition after being injured as a passenger in a single-vehicle rollover in Richland, Washington.
  • A team-focused podcast and the GoFundMe page report he suffered a traumatic brain injury with skull and facial fractures and has undergone brain surgery, with more procedures expected.
  • Coverage citing The Athletic says the driver hit a power pole and a fence, ejecting Foster from the vehicle, and that the driver faces DUI-related charges.
  • A GoFundMe seeking about $40,000 for medical and related expenses is active, with reported donations including $10,000 from Yusei Kikuchi and $5,500 from Jo Adell.
  • The High-A Tri-City Dust Devils canceled a fan event and postponed a game following the crash, as the organization asks for privacy and support for Foster and his family.