Danielle Ballard, a former LSU basketball player, tragically passed unexpectedly following an automobile accident in Memphis, Tennessee, at around 1:30 in the morning.
According to reports, the athlete was struck by a car as she crossed an intersection. Continue reading to learn more about Danielle Ballard and the horrific vehicle accident.
Former LSU star Danielle Ballard dies at 29 after tragic accident
Danielle Ballard, a former star for the Louisiana State Fighting Tigers, is no longer with us. She was reportedly hit by a car in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was raised. She was 29 years old when she passed away.
The terrible incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. on Thursday a few miles from the FedEx Forum, according to the Memphis Police Department. She was taken to a hospital in a severe condition shortly after the automobile incident. The doctors afterwards reported that she had passed away.
The police have reported that the car’s driver remained at the scene of the collision. The case is currently being investigated by the Memphis Police Department. No charges have been brought as of yet.
Her alma institution expressed their sorrow at B allard’s passing on the social media site Twitter not long after the tragic news of her passing was revealed. In a tweet, the school said, “LSU mourns the loss of Danielle Ballard.”
LSU mourns the loss of Danielle Ballard
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— LSU Women’s Basketball (@LSUwbkb) July 13, 2023
Additionally, LSU released a statement that said, “We are heartbroken by Danielle’s passing. She was a vital member of our women’s basketball family and meant a great lot to our programme. Why this happened to someone who was so full of life and so full of potential is impossible to comprehend. Her family and friends are in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Soon after, a large number of online users visited the comments area to honour the basketball player. God bless her and her family, one social media user wrote, while another added, “Rest in peace.”
Here’s all you need to know about Danielle Ballard (including her early life, basketball career, and more)
Danielle Ballard was a basketball player who spent a total of three seasons representing LSU. She played for the Fighting Tigers in 81 games over the course of her career, averaging 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.4 steals over the course of her three seasons.
Ballard earned the #25 spot overall among female high school athletes in the US during her time in high school. When she was a junior at Louisiana State University, she was “a standout basketball player” and earned the All-SEC first team. She was recognised as her school’s MVP.
Danielle skipped her senior year at LSU and never returned. Then, she made the stunning but not unexpected announcement that she wouldn’t be returning for her final year.
During this trying moment, our thoughts and prayers are with Danielle Ballard’s loved ones, the basketball star. May she rest in peace, my dear. Follow us for more news from the entertainment industry.
