Mookie Blaylock shown in 1996 is most known for his time with the Hawks in the mid 1990s.(Photo NBA)
JONESBORO Ga. Former NBA All Star Mookie Blaylock one of the best defensive minded guards in his era has been upgraded to serious condition following an accident Friday in this Atlanta suburb that left one woman dead.
Blaylock had been on life support for several hours after being airlifted from the accident scene and is still unresponsive at Atlanta Medical Center. An Atlanta television report had shown Blaylock his head bloodied being carried on a stretcher at the accident scene.
When Blaylock is in condition to be interviewed by police the former Oklahoma star who played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1992 99 could face vehicular homicide charges in the death of Monica Murphy 40.
Jonesboro police chief Franklin Allen told USA TODAY Sports there will be a discussion early next week with the district attorney over charges for Blaylock 46 who apparently lost control of his Cadillac Escalade crossed the center median and collided head on with the vehicle driven by Murphy's husband Frankie who broke an ankle. Allen said he believed Monica Murphy died from internal bleeding Friday night.
Blaylock also is in line to face charges for driving on a suspended license and failure to maintain control of the vehicle Allen said. The accident happened Friday afternoon on Tara Blvd. a busy four lane highway 17 miles south of Atlanta in Clayton County.
Allen also said there was an outstanding warrant in Spalding County for Blaylock for failure to appear on a DUI and drug charge. There were no indications alcohol or a high rate of speed was a factor in the accident. Allen said Blaylock previously had been under a doctor's care for seizures.
This is Blaylock's SUV at the scene of the accident.(Photo WSB TV via AP)
Blaylock who also played for the New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors over a 13 year NBA career was an All Star in 1994 while with the Hawks. The 6 foot guard averaged 13.5 points 6.7 assists and 2.3 steals for his career. He made the NBA's all defensive teams six times in the 1990s.
At Oklahoma Blaylock helped the Sooners to reach the 1988 NCAA title game where they lost to Kansas.
Blaylock has twin sons playing football for the University of Kentucky.
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