Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Rio Foster was injured in an early-morning car accident and was in critical condition in a Washington state hospital, the club announced Friday evening.

According to the statement, Foster was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a "serious car accident" in Richland, Wash.

"Rio is currently receiving medical care at a local hospital and remains in critical condition," the statement added. "We ask that the entire Angels community joins our organization in keeping Rio and his family in their hearts during this difficult time."

The high Class-A Tri-City Dust Devils, whose stadium is in Pasco and with whom Foster is currently playing, canceled their game against Hillsboro (Ore.) that was scheduled for Friday night.

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