Tallahassee, FL : Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Kevin Steen was seriously injured in a car accident on April, Wednesday 26th 2017

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Kevin Steen was seriously injured in a car accident on Wednesday night near Fort Myers, Fla.Steen, 20, was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital after his SUV was hit by another vehicle that had went airborne after crossing the median on Lee Boulevard. The driver of that vehicle died at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Steen, who is a ninth-round selection of the 2014 amateur draft, was set to begin his fourth season with the Red Sox organization. The right-hander, who posted a 5.91 ERA last season with the Class-A Lowell Spinners, was in Florida for extended spring training.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Red Sox organization are with minor league player Kevin Steen, who sustained serious injuries in a car accident in Florida (Wednesday) night. The club will update his condition at the appropriate time," the Red Sox said in a statement.

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Red Sox prospect Steen injured in crash