Driver Involved In Tracy Morgan Pileup Charged With Death, Assault By Auto
Following the announcement that 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has been severely injured and another man killed in a six-car pileup, the truck driver involved in the incident has been charged. The incident occurred early on Saturday morning – around 1AM - on the New Jersey Turnpike. The other victim was 63-year-old James McNair of Peekshill, New York.
"NJSP says the driver of the tractor-trailer failed to observe slow-moving traffic ahead," Sgt. Gregory Williams of New Jersey State Police said. "At the last minute, he swerved to try and avoid the Mercedes limo bus but struck it from behind, forcing the limo to rotate and overturn."
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The actor, known for his over-the-top characters and impressions on SNL and then the Tracy Morgan Show, as well as his self-parodying character Tracy Jordan on 30 Rock, received numerous messages of support on Twitter over the weekend.
Sending love and prayers to Tracy Morgan and his family at this time.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) June 7, 2014My heart is with @ARDIEFUQUA, @RealTracyMorgan @HarrisStanton & the family & friends of Jimmy Mack
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) June 8, 2014"@iamKENNYLEON: Come on @RealTracyMorgan sending prayers your way. Much love and respect" AMEN!@CourtneyBVance & I are praying too. Be well!
— Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) June 8, 2014