lamelo ball Unhurt After Two-Car Crash in Downtown Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets point guard lamelo ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car collision in downtown Charlotte shortly before 5 p. m. ET on Wednesday, a person familiar with the situation said. Police were on the scene and no official report was immediately available.
What happened at the intersection
The incident took place at the intersection of Trade Street and Tryon Street just before 5 p. m. ET. Ball was driving a camouflage-colored, custom 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1 when his vehicle collided with a sedan as he attempted a left turn onto the one-way Tryon Street. Witnesses said the sedan had been traveling east on Trade Street while Ball was heading west when the turning maneuver resulted in contact.
Video circulated from the scene showed Ball, wearing an aqua-colored Hornets hoodie, exiting his truck and later getting into a nearby Lamborghini before being driven away. Police officers were visible in footage captured at the scene. A person in the other vehicle was seen calmly exiting and walking toward Ball's truck. Footage also showed Ball's Hummer on the curb with a missing front wheel.
Injury status, vehicles and immediate response
The person familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter, indicated Ball was not injured. There was no immediate information about the condition of the driver of the other vehicle.
Authorities had not released a formal report at the time of the early evening coverage. Officers were present at the scene and traffic in the area was affected briefly while the initial response and vehicle checks were conducted. The visible damage to Ball's Hummer included the detached front wheel and impact to the front quarter of the vehicle.
Team context and Charlotte’s recent streak
The Hornets had held practice earlier in the day and were scheduled to host a game on Thursday night as teams returned from the All-Star break. The team had won 10 of its last 11 games entering the matchup, making Ball’s availability a key consideration for the coaching staff and front office as they prepared for the quick turnaround.
The incident is the latest involving a professional athlete in vehicular collisions in the city. In past years, other pro athletes have suffered significant injuries in separate crashes in the Charlotte area, underscoring the potential severity of urban traffic accidents.
Investigators and team officials had not released further statements by early evening. Additional details, including any formal police findings or citations, have not been immediately available.
