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  • Tracy Morgan, Two Members of Tour Still Critical

    Tracy Morgan and two members of his entourage remain in critical condition as of Sunday morning, according to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital spokeswoman Zenaida Mendez. He and his friends and fellow comedians had left a show in Delaware when their tour limo was hit by a tractor trailer. James McNair–longtime friend and comedian who went by ‘Jimmy Mack’ for most comedy gigs–was killed in the accident.

    Tracy Morgan’s publicist Lewis Kay kept the media apprised of the comedian and actor’s condition as of Sunday morning, too.

    “Tracy remains in critical condition,” he wrote in an email statement.

    Jeffrey Millea of Shelton, Conntecticut and Ardie Fuqua, Jr., who is also a comedian, were still listed in critical condition as of Sunday morning as well. Comedian Harris Stanton was treated and released from the hospital on Saturday with minor injuries.

    Even though Tracy Morgan, Jeffrey Millea, and Ardie Fuqua are listed as critical, the media hasn’t yet received word of the extent of their injuries.

    Twitter followers have remained faithful–sharing prayers and words of encouragement for Tracy Morgan and his family as well as for the family of James McNair. Maria Menounos, Nicki Minaj, Henry Winkler, and Kevin Nealon shared the following posts.

    Fans awaiting word on Tracy Morgan’s condition are likely checking internet posts and TV reports frequently in hopes of learning some good news. Meanwhile the family of James McNair is preparing to say their goodbyes to a loved one. The driver of the tractor trailer that hit the limo has been charged and is out of jail on bail. He likely is suffering, too. He is, after all, responsible for taking a life.

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  • Aspen Plane Crash Leaves One Dead & Two Injured

    On Sunday, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport shut down after a private jet attempted to land on the runway, but instead flipped over and burst into flames. The crash killed one passenger and injured two others.

    According to FAA spokesman Allen Kenitzer, the plane appeared to be a twin-engine Bombardier Challenger 600 that had departed from Tucson, Arizona, at approximately 10:04 a.m. The pilot had previously tried to land, but was unsuccessful. “Missed approach, N115WF. 33 knots of tail wind,” the pilot is heard saying just a few minutes before the crash.

    Alex Burchetta, the director of operations at the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, was able to identify the man who died as Sergio Carranza Brabata, the co-pilot of the plane. The other two men were identified as Miguel Henriqez and Moises Carranza.

    Several celebrities witnessed the crash including SNL’s Kevin Nealon and country music singer LeAnn Rimes. Both took to their Twitter accounts to express there reactions.

    “So sad! Horrible plane crash we just saw happen at the Aspen airport,” Rimes tweeted. She then added a longer tweet saying that she was counting her blessings even more today after witnessing a tragedy.

    “We are just getting off the plane in LA. This has been quite a day. Counting our blessings even more so after seeing a tragedy & driving 7 hrs to Denver through tons of snow and traffic. Would have missed our flight if it wasn’t delayed. We are being watched over, that’s for sure. The boys have been fantastic helpers. Eddie is a stud for getting us through a VERY crowded airport with ease. @united your team in Denver was incredibly helpful as I know they were all very stressed. Hope all the other travelers make it home safely and many prayers for the victims & their families of the #aspencrash in this heartbreaking time,” Rimes tweeted.

    “Horrible plane crash here at Aspen airport. Exploded into flames as it was landing. I think it was a private jet,” Nealon tweeted.

    “Right now, we have no indication that there was anything wrong prior to landing,” Burchetta said. However, the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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