News: Just In: Actor & comedian, Tracy Morgan in intensive care after fatal six-vehicle accident

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News: Tracy Morgan Released From Rehabilitation Centre, Suing Walmart 

Tracy Morgan has been released from a physical rehabilitation centre as he continues to recover from critical injuries sustained from a six-vehicle car accident.

A statement from Morgan’s spokesperson says, “[Tracy] asked me to pass along his sincerest gratitude to everyone who has helped him get to this point.  He would also appreciate some privacy during this crucial point in his recovery.”

The former Saturday Night Live comedian will now undergo an “aggressive outpatient program” from the comfort of his home.

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Tracy Morgan is suing Walmart over a deadly crash that left the comedian in critical conditions, CNN reports.

Lawyers acting on Morgan’s behalf filed the complaint on Thursday in New Jersey’s federal court.

"The defendants' negligence was a substantial contributing factor in causing plaintiffs' injuries," Morgan's complaint alleges.

The complaint also claims that Walmart knew or should have known its truck driver, Kevin Roper, had been awake for 24 hours prior to rear-ending Morgan’s limo.

A preliminary report conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board also states the truck was traveling 20 mph over the speed limit.

Roper pleaded not guilty in June to charges of vehicular homicide and assault-by-auto.

In a statement issued by the retailer, Walmart referred to the crash as a "terrible tragedy" and extended its condolences to the victims and their families. "Our thoughts continue to go out to them, their families and friends, as well as to the families and friends of everyone involved, including Mr. McNair who lost his life."

"We are deeply sorry that one of our trucks was involved. As we've said, we're cooperating fully in the ongoing investigation. We know it will take some time to resolve all of the remaining issues as a result of the accident, but we're committed to doing the right thing for all involved,” the statement read.

Morgan’s assistant Jeffrey Millea and comedian Ardley Fuqua, who are co-plaintiffs in the suit, also sustained critical injuries from the accident. Friend and comedian James McNair died in the crash.

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UPDATE:

News: Woohooo! Tracy Morgan Released From Hospital 

Comedian Tracy Morgan's weekend just got better as his rep has confirmed that he is finally released from the hospital.
According to TMZ, the 30 Rock star departed the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, approximately two weeks after he arrived to the facility in critical condition following a near-tragic New Jersey Turnpike car wreck.
While this is indeed good news for the television and movie star, his journey to recovery is not over as he has been transferred to an unspecified physical rehab center to continue his progress.
"Tracy has been transferred to an undisclosed rehab center, where he is expected to remain for the next few weeks," said spokesman Lewis Kay in a statement.
Following the June 7 accident, Morgan was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a broken leg and a variety of additional injuries after a tractor-trailer smashed into the Mercedes-Benz limo-van that was transporting the comedian and his four friends.
Kevin Roper, a Walmart truck driver, was later charged with vehicular homicide in the late-night crash.  A National Transportation Safety Board report found that Roper was doing 20 mph over the posted speed limit prior to the collision.

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UPDATE:

Tracy Morgan Transferred From Hospital To Rehab Facility, Showing Signs Of Improvement

A rep for Tracy Morgan reports the injured comedian is on the road to recovery, but we shouldn't expect it to happen quickly. "Tracy has been transferred to an undisclosed rehab center, where he is expected to remain for the next few weeks," said Tracy's rep in a statement. "While he is continuing to show signs of improvement, he still has a long way to go. He and [fiancée] Megan [Wollover] wanted to publicly express their deepest gratitude to everyone at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for the unbelievable care and attention they provided him."

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UPDATE:

Great News: Tracy Morgan is now in a fair condition! 

Comedian Tracy Morgan is finally in fair condition this week, following a car crash that left him in critical condition and a fellow comedian dead.
His representative, Lewis Kay, confirmed Morgan’s improving health on Monday.

“Happy to pass along that Tracy has been upgraded to fair condition, which is a great improvement,” the statement reads. “His personality is certainly starting to come back as well.”
According to the statement, Jeff Millea, Morgan’s 36-year-old assistant who was also in critical condition after crash, has been upgraded to fair condition as well.

Kay said the medical team remains optimistic about his recovery and condition.
If you recall, Morgan suffered a broken nose, broken femur and broken ribs after a Walmart tractor-trailer struck the SUV limo he and several others were riding in on June 7. Morgan was just leaving a standup comedy date in New Jersey when the accident occurred.
Kevin Roper, the driver of the truck, was charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto. He pleaded not guilty to the charges during an arraignment last week.
If convicted, he faces up to 15 years behind bars
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UPDATE:

Tracy Morgan is showing "signs of improvement."
The actor, who was involved in a New Jersey highway collision that claimed the life of veteran comedian James McNair and left four injured, remains hospitalized in critical condition, but E! News has learned that the star's medical team is hopeful of his recovery.
"Today was a better day," Morgan's rep said in a statement to E! News. "While Tracy remains in critical, but stable, condition, he continues to show signs of improvement. His medical team remains optimistic that his recovery is progressing. Megan remains by his side and is relaying the countless good wishes and prayers that his family, friends and fans have been sending their way."
The 45-year-old funnyman was riding in a Mercedes Sprinter limo bus on a highway near Cranbury Township when a semi-truck slammed into the vehicle at about 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, causing it to overturn.
Another semi-truck, an SUV and two cars were also involved in the accident, which killed a 62-year-old man, authories say. The victim, James McNair, is also a comedian who used the stage name Jimmy Mack.
Kevin Roper, the driver behind the wheel of the truck that plowed into a limo bus carrying the 30 Rock star early Saturday morning, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to one count of vehicular homicide and four counts of assault by auto. If convicted, each count of assault by auto carries a maximum 18-month prison term, while the vehicular homicide charge carries a five- to 10-year prison sentence.

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UPDATE:

Tracy Morgan Expected To Stay In Hospital For Several Weeks: Ex-wife Speaks

Comic and actor Tracy Morgan is in critical condition following a fatal multi-car accident in New Jersey on Saturday. And now new details are slowly coming out about his condition.

"While Tracy remains in critical condition, he has been more responsive today, which is an incredibly encouraging sign," said rep Lewis Kay in a statement.

"He sustained a number of injuries including a broken leg, a broken femur, a broken nose and several broken ribs. He had surgery earlier today on his leg. We expect him to remain in the hospital for several weeks. His family is tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans."

Earlier, Tracy's ex-wife Sabrina, who is also mother to his three kids, told the New York Daily News that Tracy was "not in good shape" and that was she "traumatized."

"I’m so upset. I can’t believe it. It’s like I’m in a nightmare," she said.

Tracy's longtime friend McNair was one of the victims killed in the crash. "He was one of the first comedians that took Tracy under his wing,' Sabrina explained. "They were very close."

Stars immediately sent their well-wishes for his recovery via Twitter throughout the weekend.

Tracy Morgan and his ex-wife Sabina Morgan

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UPDATE:

Tractor-trailer driver that hit Tracy Morgan's car charged in the fatal crash.

Kevin Roper, 35, the driver of the tractor-trailer that hit the car containing Tracy Morgan, has been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto.
Kevin allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and has been charged in the horrific crash which left comedian Tracy Morgan in a critical condition and his closest confidante James McNair dead.
Bail was set at $50,000 and he is expected to surrender.

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UPDATED:

Tracy Morgan's friend James McNair, known as #JimmyMack, was killed in the six-vehicle accident.

On Saturday, June 7, a limo bus carrying comic James McNair, actor Tracy Morgan and comics Harris Stanton and Ardie Fuqua crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike.
The limo bus, which was also carrying two drivers, overturned at around 1 a.m. at Cranbury Township, New Jersey. The accident also involved five other vehicles, including two tractor trailers and an SUV. McNair, best known as "Jimmy Mack" to the comic community and churchgoers, was killed in the accident. Authorities told the AP that the 63-year-old comic of Peekskill, N.Y. was pronounced dead at the scene. McNair was named as one of Morgan's comedy writers and close friends. He also hosted "The Original Uncle Jimmy Mack's Amateur Hour".
Morgan is currently in critical condition in a New Jersey hospital, along with three others from the bus. According to the AP, two occupants weren't injured. "Tracy remains in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital," Morgan's representative, Lewis Kay, said in a statement. "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."

Late James McNair aka Jimmy Mack

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State police say actor and comedian Tracy Morgan is in intensive care after the limousine bus in which he was riding in was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Sgt. First Class Greg Williams tells The Associated Press that the vehicle carrying the 45-year-old former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" cast member and six others was involved in a six-vehicle accident on the turnpike near Cranbury Township at about 1 a.m. Saturday.

A spokesman at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, says a patient named Tracy Morgan is in critical condition there.

Williams says one person riding in the bus was killed. There was no immediate word on the condition of others involved in the accident.

Williams says two tractor-trailers, a sports utility vehicle and two cars, along with Morgan's limo bus, were involved in the accident.

The 45-year-old Morgan joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1996 and was on the sketch-comedy program for seven years before leaving to star in "The Tracy Morgan Show" in 2003. That show lasted just one season. In 2006, Morgan found a long-running role in NBC's hit show "30 Rock," which was created by SNL co-star Tina Fey.

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