Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a car crash in Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon, but is expected to be available for tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets.

Details of the Incident

The crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. On Wednesday, February 18, at the intersection of East Trade Street and North Tryon Street. According to witnesses, a gray Kia sedan was traveling east on Trade Street while Ball was driving west. The collision happened when Ball attempted to turn left onto the one-way Tryon Street.

Ball was driving a custom 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, which sustained significant damage, including a missing front wheel. Witnesses reported seeing Ball exit the Hummer and enter a Lamborghini.

“Witnesses told Channel 9 that a gray Kia sedan was going east on Trade Street. Ball was going west on Trade when he tried to take a left onto the one-way Tryon Street, which was when the collision happened.”

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One person involved in the crash sustained non-life-threatening injuries. It remains unclear whether Ball was driving the Hummer at the time of the accident, but a source indicated he was not injured.

Ball’s Performance This Season

The 6-foot-7 guard has played in all 45 games for the Hornets this season, starting 42 of them. He is currently averaging 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Ball was drafted No. 3 overall by the Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Developing Story

This is a developing story. Further details are expected to be released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

FAQ

• Was LaMelo Ball injured in the crash? No, a source reported that Ball was not injured.
• Will LaMelo Ball play tonight? Yes, he is expected to play against the Houston Rockets.
• What vehicles were involved in the crash? A custom 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 and a gray Kia sedan.