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BREAKING NEWS: Former Duke Blue Devils Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski Involved in Accident
Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary former head coach of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team, was involved in an accident earlier today while en route to a scheduled speaking engagement in Durham, North Carolina. Sources confirm that the incident occurred on Interstate 85, approximately 15 miles from the Duke University campus.
According to eyewitness reports, Krzyzewski’s vehicle collided with another car in a minor fender-bender. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, and both drivers were evaluated for injuries. Fortunately, Krzyzewski appeared to be unharmed and declined medical treatment at the site. The other driver was also assessed and released without serious injury.
The accident briefly disrupted traffic, but authorities have since cleared the scene, and normal flow has resumed. Krzyzewski was scheduled to speak at a community event later this evening; however, it remains unclear whether he will attend following the incident.
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**BREAKING NEWS: Former Duke Blue Devils Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski Involved in Accident**
Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary former head coach of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team, was involved in an accident earlier today while en route to a scheduled speaking engagement in Durham, North Carolina. Sources confirm that the incident occurred on Interstate 85, approximately 15 miles from the Duke University campus.
According to eyewitness reports, Krzyzewski’s vehicle collided with another car in a minor fender-bender. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, and both drivers were evaluated for injuries. Fortunately, Krzyzewski appeared to be unharmed and declined medical treatment at the site. The other driver was also assessed and released without serious injury.
The accident briefly disrupted traffic, but authorities have since cleared the scene, and normal flow has resumed. Krzyzewski was scheduled to speak at a community event later this evening; however, it remains unclear whether he will attend following the incident.
This is not the first health-related incident involving Coach K. In 2014, he was hospitalized after experiencing lightheadedness during a game against Wake Forest . Additionally, he underwent back surgery in 2017 to remove a fragment of a herniated disk .([Duke University][1], [NBC Sports][2], [ESPN.com][3])
As of now, there is no official statement from Duke University or Coach Krzyzewski’s representatives regarding today’s accident. Fans and the basketball community are hoping for his swift recovery and well-being.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
[1]: https://goduke.com/news/2005/2/5/149025?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Duke University”
[2]: https://www.nbcsports.com/college-basketball/news/mike-krzyzewski-gets-lightheaded-is-dukes-loss-to-wake-forest?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Mike Krzyzewski goes to hospital after getting lightheaded in Duke’s loss – NBC Sports”
[3]: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18419047/duke-blue-devils-coach-mike-krzyzewski-undergoes-successful-back-surgery?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski undergoes successful back surgery – ESPN”
As of now, there is no official statement from Duke University or Coach Krzyzewski’s representatives regarding today’s accident. Fans and the basketball community are hoping for his swift recovery and well-being.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
[1]: https://goduke.com/news/2005/2/5/149025?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Duke University”
[2]: https://www.nbcsports.com/college-basketball/news/mike-krzyzewski-gets-lightheaded-is-dukes-loss-to-wake-forest?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Mike Krzyzewski goes to hospital after getting lightheaded in Duke’s loss – NBC Sports”
[3]: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18419047/duke-blue-devils-coach-mike-krzyzewski-undergoes-successful-back-surgery?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski undergoes successful back surgery – ESPN”
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