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A former NBA star is reportedly in critical condition following a car accident in Clayton County, Georgia on Friday. Mookie Blaylock, a former point guard for the Atlanta Hawks, was one of three individuals injured in the head-on collision, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Blaylock was operating a Cadillac Escalade northbound on Tara Boulevard, stated Jonesboro police Chief Franklin Allen. For reasons yet unknown, Blaylock crossed over the median and drove into oncoming traffic.
After crossing the median, the Escalade struck another automobile head-on, causing injuries to the two people in that vehicle. All three individuals were transported to Atlanta Medical Center following the crash. Blaylock was put on life support and was unresponsive. The female passenger in the car that Blaylock struck was pronounced dead Friday evening. Blaylock’s condition improved slowly throughout the day and by Friday evening he was removed from life support. He remained in critical condition. A family member informed police that Blaylock has been under treatment for seizures.
Report: Former Hawks player Mookie Blaylock improves after car crash, www.miamiherald.com May 31, 2013
Head-on collisions are some of the most devastating and tragic automobile accidents. These accidents often cause death, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. While it is unclear at this time, the cause of the crash could range from a medical episode to distracted driving to speeding and losing control of the automobile. The Coral Gables insurance litigation attorneys have dedicated their careers to helping motor vehicle accident victims who have suffered serious injuries. The Fort Lauderdale automobile accident attorneys at the Friedland | Carmona have spent over twenty years working to help clients recover compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, and lost wages. If you have sustained serious injuries or your loved one has died as a result of an automobile accident, call (305) 661-2008 for your free consultation today!
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