Former LSU basketball star Danielle Ballard dies at age 29 following a “tragic accident” and here is all you need to know about her and her obituary
Danielle Ballard, a former LSU basketball player, was killed in her native Memphis, Tennessee, after being hit by a car. Authorities said an investigation is ongoing and in its early phases but have not named the driver of the car that struck Ballard or released any information.
LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard dies in a car accident, cause of death, obituary, bio, age, family, school, stats
As per to the Memphis Police Department, the “tragic accident” occurred around 1:26 a.m. on Thursday not far from the FedEx Forum. Shortly after the collision, the 29-year-old was sent to the hospital in severe condition, but she was declared dead when she got there. According to the MPD, Ballard was on foot when she was struck in the left lane of southbound traffic by the front end of a car at the intersection of Coleman Road and Raleigh Lagrange Road.
Police said the driver remained at the site, and the investigation is still ongoing. According to Fox News, no charges were brought right away.
LSU mourns the loss of Danielle Ballard
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Who was Danielle Ballard?
The age of Danielle Ballard was just 29 around her death. The 5 feet 9-inch tall guard Danielle Ballard had a significant impact at LSU. She was honoured by the coaches as a First-Team All-SEC selection for the 2014–15 season. In three seasons with the Tigers, Ballard averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game.
In the 2014 NCAA Tournament, Ballard was a key factor in helping LSU get to the Sweet 16. In the opening-round game against Georgia Tech, she put in a tremendous effort with 24 points and 17 rebounds. In the ensuing matchup against No. 7 West Virginia, Ballard maintained her stellar play by contributing 22 points and 10 rebounds to her team’s victory. She added 24 points and 10 rebounds to her tournament totals when Louisville eventually eliminated LSU in the Sweet 16. Nevertheless, she kept shining.
Ballard, a Memphis, Tennessee, native, excelled in sports throughout her time at Memphis Central High School. Both as a local superstar and a college player, her contributions and successes have had a lasting impact on the basketball community.