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Ava Jones, an Iowa basketball commit, is in critical condition following the death of her family hit by a car According to reports, in Kentucky for a tournament. His father died on Thursday due to injuries.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, William A. “Trey” Jones III was pronounced dead on Thursday. But his mother, Mary Jones, told The Hutchinson News that she remains on life support And their organs will be donated.
He told the outlet, “He would have helped a lot of people in life, but he would do the same in death. He is the same.”
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He also noted that his wife Amy and 17-year-old daughter Ava are in critical condition. University of Louisville hospital.
Basketball on the court.
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“Ava is stable but serious,” Jones said. “Amy is stable but also critical, but Amy has a lot of things going on. They’re both still on a vent (ventilator). They’re trying to get Ava off, but it’s a process. Just slow.” Running at speed.”
ava, who Verbally Commit to Hawkeyes On Monday, Run 4 was in Louisville for the Roses girls basketball tournament when she and her parents and younger brother were hit by a vehicle that jumped onto the sidewalk on Tuesday.
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His younger brother was reportedly treated for minor injuries
Louisville Metro Police Department According to Yahoo Sports, 33-year-old Michael Hurley was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree assault, driving under the influence and violation of license possession.
Police said on Friday that now he is also being charged with murder.
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Iowa assistant coach Jan Jensen posted on Twitter Thursday sharing a GoFundMe account for the family.
,[Thanks] To all who have sent thoughts and prayers future hawkeye, Ava Jones and her family. So appreciated. We request you to please keep this family with you. They are wonderful people who are enduring so much.”