The NBA received devastating news late Wednesday when it was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports that Ingrid Williams, the wife of assistant coach Monty Williams, had passed away from a car accident that occurred on Tuesday night.
Devastating news on loss of Ingrid Williams, wife of OKC assistant Monty Williams. She was involved in car crash. The Williams have 5 kids.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 11, 2016
Here are further details of the accident, from ESPN:
Ingrid Williams was involved in a car accident Tuesday night in Oklahoma City when she was hit head-on by another car that crossed over the center lane. She was taken to a hospital and died Wednesday evening from injuries suffered in the crash. The driver of the other car was pronounced dead at the scene.
Players that were close to the Williams’ family as well as those around the association mourned the tragic loss:
Cookie & I send our prayers to OKC Ast. Coach Monty Williams and his family as he lost his wife Ingrid. The NBA family is truly devastated.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 11, 2016
Please keep Coach Monty Williams and his family in your prayers. Unimaginable tragedy he’s going through right now! Trust in Him always! ????????
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 11, 2016
Please keep Coach Monty Williams and his family in your prayers. Unimaginable tragedy he’s going through right now! Trust in Him always! ????????
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 11, 2016
My heart hurt like never. Coach Monty Williams I know God got you back. I still can’t believe it. Prayers goes out to Monty and his family.
— Greivis Vasquez (@greivisvasquez) February 11, 2016
Prayers go out to coach Monty Williams & his family! Be strong Coach, God got you!
— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) February 11, 2016
Everyone please keep Monty Williams and his family in your prayers. Beyond tragic…..Ingrid was a great mother, wife, and person. R.I.P ????????
— Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) February 11, 2016
My deepest condolences to OKC assistant coach Monty Williams who lost his wife Ingrid today. I pray the Lords protection over your family.
— Antonio Daniels (@adaniels33) February 11, 2016
Praying for my former teammate Monty Williams and his 5 kids!! Ingrid was an outstanding mom and wife! RIP https://t.co/o3CViNLMRy
— Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) February 11, 2016
Completely devastated. Ingrid Williams was like a 2nd mother to me when I got to NOLA. My thoughts & prayers are with Monty & the family
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) February 11, 2016
My heart hurts for my former coach Monty Williams. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. ???????? #RIPINGRID #nbafamily
— Roger Mason Jr (@MoneyMase) February 11, 2016
Bad news for Williams family:( I hope God will give coach Monty a lot of strength! RIP INGRID …. #terribleNews ☹
— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) February 11, 2016
Prayers to coach Monty Williams and his family tonight. Absolute tragedy to such a great family.
— Jimmer Fredette (@jimmerfredette) February 11, 2016
My prayers go out to Monty Williams and his family after the tragic death of his wife
— Brevin Knight (@brevinknight22) February 11, 2016
Prays go out to Coach Monty Williams and his family @okcthunder
— mario elie (@marioelie1) February 11, 2016
Prayers goes to my mentor Monty Williams and his family. RIP Ingrid Williams, one of the greatest person I’ve ever met ????????
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) February 11, 2016
Condolences to my mentor and coach Monty Williams and his entire family
— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) February 11, 2016
My deepest condolences to Monty and his family. I’m praying and thinking of you all during this tough time. So sorry for your loss.
— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) February 11, 2016
Deepest condolences to Monty Williams and family. My heart goes out to them. Everyone please say a prayer #ripmrswilliams
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) February 11, 2016
Prayers go out to coach Monty Williams & his family. Terrible loss.
— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) February 11, 2016
Please Pray for Monty Williams and his family ????????
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) February 11, 2016
Saddened to hear about the passing of Ingrid Williams. Condolences to Coach Monty Williams and his entire family.
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) February 11, 2016
Wow prayers to Monty Williams and his family!!! ????????
— Dorell Wright (@DWRIGHTWAY1) February 11, 2016
So sorry. Prayers and thoughts are with the whole family https://t.co/AsC10gAoq0
— Detlef Schrempf (@Dschrempf) February 11, 2016
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