Angels prospect Rio Foster in critical condition after car crash

Los Angeles Angels prospect Rio Foster is in critical condition after being involved in a single-car crash in Richland, Washington, early Friday morning. Foster is an outfielder for the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Angels’ High-A affiliate in Pascoe, Washington.

The driver was going at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a roundabout during the incident, which occurred around 2 a.m. PT. The car hit a fence and a power pole.

“The driver of the vehicle involved in this collision was recently released from the hospital and booked into the Benton County Jail,” said the Richmond Police Department in a Facebook post. “Ashante Sanders-Jackson (23 years old) is currently being held on three counts of Vehicular Assault.”

Two of the four people in the car were ejected. Two passengers suffered critical injuries.

The Angels’ statement said that Foster, 22, was a passenger. The driver of the car was found to be impaired by alcohol, according to the Richmond Police Department.

The team also makes the following statement:
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Dust Devils organization are with Rio Foster who was a passenger in a car accident early this morning and sustained serious injuries. Tonight’s game against the Hillsboro Hops has been canceled.”

— Tri-City Dust Devils (@TC_DustDevils) September 6, 2025

Foster, who was drafted in the 16th round by the Angels in 2023, was named the Northwest League player of the month on Thursday and was in the midst of a career season. Further updates on his condition are currently unknown.

“We ask that the entire Angels Community joins our Organization in keeping Rio and his family in their hearts during this difficult time,” the team said in a written statement.

This story will be updated.

(Photo of Rio Foster from 2023: Tracy Proffitt / Four Seam Images / Associated Press)