Tracy Morgan In Critical Condition
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan hospitalized and admitted in the ICU as he is in critical condition after his limo bus was smashed into on Saturday on the New Jersey Turnpike!
One on Morgan’s crew has already died from the crash and two other passengers were also in critical condition.
CelebNMusic247.com has this to report on Tracy Morgan who was traveling in a Limo bus with six others when they involved in a six vehicles car accident, including two tractor trailers and an SUV. The incident took place early around 1 a.m. Saturday morning near Cranbury Township, Sgt. First Class Greg Williams of the New Jersey State Police told The Associated Press.
Here is what is being reported:
One of the tractor trailers crashed into the limo bus, state police told The New York Times. The driver of the truck didn’t notice that traffic ahead of him had slowed until it was too late, police told ABC News. The truck hit the limo bus from behind, sending it crashing into other vehicles before tipping over on its side, ABC reported. The Associated Press reports that the truck driver involved in the incident has been charged with causing the crash.
James McNair, one of Morgan’s comedy writers who was also riding in the limo bus, was killed. He was 62.
Comedian Ardie Fuqua Jr. and Morgan’s assistant, Jeffrey Millea, were both in critical condition, reports a hospital spokesperson.
Morgan, 45, is in intensive care at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ. The father of four is known for his roles on “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock.” Morgan gave a standup show in Dover, Delaware on Friday night.
Morgan’s representative, Lewis Kay, said in a statement.:
“Tracy remains in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.”
“He sustained these injuries in an accident that occurred early this morning as one of several passengers in a chauffeured SUV returning from a tour date in Delaware. His family is now with him and he is receiving excellent care. We don’t anticipate much of a change in his condition today but will provide a further update once more information becomes available.”
The actor’s ex-wife, Sabina Morgan, told the New York Daily News that Morgan was unconscious and has a broken leg. Doctors assured her that he is expected to recover, she told the News.
While, Ardie Fuqua, who opened for Morgan, posted a photo of the event to Instagram:
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