NBA Star Dies In Traffic Accident

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Former NBA player Rasual Butler, 38, and his wife Leah LaBelle, 32, died in a tragic car accident in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles.

As reported by People magazine's online site, the accident reportedly occurred early Wednesday morning when the former Miami Heat star lost control of her Range Rover van, which collided with a parking meter before flipping over and impacting a wall..

Information provided by the NBC affiliate in Los Angeles added that the preliminary investigation carried out by the authorities would have revealed that the accident could have been caused by speeding, adding that due to the severity of the incident, Butler may have traveled two or three times faster. than established by law in the place where the crash occurred.

In addition to his outstanding stint with the Miami team, the player also made part of prestigious NBA teams such as the Charlotte Hornets, Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards and San Antonio Spurs.

Butler was also recognized for being a very good friend to Lamar Odom, Khloé Kardashian's controversial ex-partner. In fact, the deceased athlete appeared in some of the episodes of the Khloé & Lamar series.

We are very sad after the death of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We will miss them,”the Miami Heat team shared on their Instagram account.