Incident Overview
In a recent incident in downtown Charlotte, LaMelo Ball, the point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, escaped unharmed following a two-vehicle collision. Information from an insider, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, confirmed that Ball did not sustain any injuries from the crash that occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Details of the Collision
Reports indicate that Ball was driving his distinctive camouflage-patterned Hummer when it collided with another car at an intersection. Video footage obtained by WSOC-TV reveals Ball exiting his vehicle, dressed in a bright aqua Hornets hoodie, and immediately transferring to another car before leaving the scene, which was attended by police.
While the other driver involved in the accident was seen emerging from his vehicle and approaching Ball’s truck calmly, details regarding him remain unknown. Notably, the rear left tire of Ball’s truck was visibly missing in the video footage.
Context and Background
Prior to this incident, the Hornets had practice earlier in the day and are on a remarkable winning streak, having claimed victory in 10 of their last 11 games. They are set to play against the Houston Rockets in their first game post-All-Star break on Thursday night.
This isn’t the first time a professional athlete in Charlotte has faced a traffic-related incident. In 2014, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suffered a fractured back in a serious crash that flipped his pickup truck near Bank of America Stadium, just a short distance from where Ball’s recent accident took place. Additionally, in 2024, current Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton sustained a thumb injury from another two-vehicle crash in the same city.
Conclusion
With Ball unharmed, the Hornets look to continue their successful season despite the unexpected incident.
