Mookie Blaylock on life support after head-on collision
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spanishshark
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Sad. I hope drugs or alcohol were'nt involved. By the looks of the driver siđe windshield, it looks like he hit it with his head by the way it's peeled outwards.
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UPDATE ... 3:50pm EDT, June 1
JONESBORO, Ga. — Former NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock, one of the best defensive-minded guards in his era, has been upgraded to serious condition following an accident Friday in this Atlanta suburb that left one woman dead.
Blaylock had been on life support for several hours after being airlifted from the accident scene, but was off that Saturday morning and was sedated following surgery for a broken ankle at Atlanta Medical Center. Friday, an Atlanta television report had shown Blaylock, his head bloodied, being carried on a stretcher at the accident scene.
When Blaylock is in condition to be interviewed by police, the former Oklahoma star, who played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1992-99, could face vehicular homicide charges in the death of Monica Murphy, 40. The accident happened Friday afternoon on Tara Blvd., a busy four-lane highway 17 miles south of Atlanta in Clayton County.
Jonesboro police chief Franklin Allen told USA TODAY Sports there will be a discussion early next week with the district attorney over charges for Blaylock, 46, who apparently lost control of his Cadillac Escalade, crossed the center median and collided head-on with the vehicle driven by Murphy's husband, Frankie, who broke an ankle. Allen said he believed Monica Murphy died from internal bleeding Friday night.
Blaylock lives on a six-acre property near Zebulon, Ga., about 30 miles south of the accident scene. Bryan Bennett, a brother-in-law of Blaylock who was at the house Saturday taking care of two of Blaylock's youngest children, said doctors operated in the morning on Blaylock's broken ankle.
Blaylock, who also played for the New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors over a 13-year NBA career, was an All-Star in 1994 while with the Hawks. The 6-foot guard averaged 13.5 points, 6.7 assists and 2.3 steals for his career. He made the NBA's all-defensive teams six times in the 1990s.
At Oklahoma, Blaylock helped the Sooners to reach the 1988 NCAA title game, where they lost to Kansas.
The two oldest of his five children, twin sons, play football for the University of Kentucky.
JONESBORO, Ga. — Former NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock, one of the best defensive-minded guards in his era, has been upgraded to serious condition following an accident Friday in this Atlanta suburb that left one woman dead.
Blaylock had been on life support for several hours after being airlifted from the accident scene, but was off that Saturday morning and was sedated following surgery for a broken ankle at Atlanta Medical Center. Friday, an Atlanta television report had shown Blaylock, his head bloodied, being carried on a stretcher at the accident scene.
When Blaylock is in condition to be interviewed by police, the former Oklahoma star, who played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1992-99, could face vehicular homicide charges in the death of Monica Murphy, 40. The accident happened Friday afternoon on Tara Blvd., a busy four-lane highway 17 miles south of Atlanta in Clayton County.
Jonesboro police chief Franklin Allen told USA TODAY Sports there will be a discussion early next week with the district attorney over charges for Blaylock, 46, who apparently lost control of his Cadillac Escalade, crossed the center median and collided head-on with the vehicle driven by Murphy's husband, Frankie, who broke an ankle. Allen said he believed Monica Murphy died from internal bleeding Friday night.
Blaylock lives on a six-acre property near Zebulon, Ga., about 30 miles south of the accident scene. Bryan Bennett, a brother-in-law of Blaylock who was at the house Saturday taking care of two of Blaylock's youngest children, said doctors operated in the morning on Blaylock's broken ankle.
Blaylock, who also played for the New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors over a 13-year NBA career, was an All-Star in 1994 while with the Hawks. The 6-foot guard averaged 13.5 points, 6.7 assists and 2.3 steals for his career. He made the NBA's all-defensive teams six times in the 1990s.
At Oklahoma, Blaylock helped the Sooners to reach the 1988 NCAA title game, where they lost to Kansas.
The two oldest of his five children, twin sons, play football for the University of Kentucky.
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Former NBA star guard Mookie Blaylock has been charged with vehicular manslaughter according to authories, via AP.
Blaylock, 46, was involved in a head-on collision in suburban Atlanta on Friday afternoon. Previously, Blaylock had previously been charged with driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain his lane.
Police say Blaylock was driving an SUV that crossed the center line and struck a van. A passenger in the van, 43-year-old Monica Murphy, died hours later. The driver of the van -- Monica's husband, Frankie -- survived.
Blaylock was intially on life support but was upgraded to critical condition and to serious condition. Then on Monday, an Atlanta Medical Center spokesperson said Blaylock was listed in fair condition.
Blaylock told investigators that he blacked out, which caused him to lose control. Police are working to find the cause and said they don't believe alcohol was involved.
Blaylock played 13 NBA seasons, with New Jersey, Atlanta and Golden State. He played in one All-Star Game and was twice named to the league's All-Defensive first team.
Former NBA star guard Mookie Blaylock has been charged with vehicular manslaughter according to authories, via AP.
Blaylock, 46, was involved in a head-on collision in suburban Atlanta on Friday afternoon. Previously, Blaylock had previously been charged with driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain his lane.
Police say Blaylock was driving an SUV that crossed the center line and struck a van. A passenger in the van, 43-year-old Monica Murphy, died hours later. The driver of the van -- Monica's husband, Frankie -- survived.
Blaylock was intially on life support but was upgraded to critical condition and to serious condition. Then on Monday, an Atlanta Medical Center spokesperson said Blaylock was listed in fair condition.
Blaylock told investigators that he blacked out, which caused him to lose control. Police are working to find the cause and said they don't believe alcohol was involved.
Blaylock played 13 NBA seasons, with New Jersey, Atlanta and Golden State. He played in one All-Star Game and was twice named to the league's All-Defensive first team.
JumpOnBoard
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That's the van of the other party....the passenger died in that van...
KowboyKarl
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Charges upgraded to vehicular homicide
KowboyKarl
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He's been receiving treatment for seizures, so, I'm wondering if that was a factor.
JumpOnBoard
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theyve actively tweeted during this sending him best wishes messages..
i think it was kookier who made them change their name as well back in the day
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