Mookie Blaylock has been charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash last weekend that killed a 40-year-old woman.
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution , he was also charged with several misdemeanors for the crash .
The former NBA player was charged with driving on a suspended license, driving on the wrong side of the road, making an improper lane change, and crossing a median.
Sports Illustrated reports that officers have not informed Blaylock of the charges yet. The former NBA star is still in the hospital and will be informed of the charges as soon as he is well enough to meet with police officers.
Investigators will determine if Blaylock is to face any other charges after the interview.
The former NBA star was driving an SUV on Friday when he allegedly crossed over the median and crashed into a van . A 43-year-old woman in the van was killed during the crash.
Blaylock played 13 years in the NBA with the New Jersey Nets, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Golden State Warriors. He was named to the All-Star team in 1994.
Here’s a video report about Mookie Blaylock’s car accident.
