[videowaywire video_id=”4NGLPV0H9J3DRR6L”]
*Unfortunately we have tragic news about former NBA player Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle.
According to reports, Butler and LaBelle – a singer who once appeared on ‘American Idol’ — were both killed in a single car crash in Studio City, CA early Wednesday morning.
Butler lost control of his Range Rover around 2 AM, struck a parking meter and slammed into a wall. The car flipped.
Officers believe the car was speeding before it lost control.
ALSO RECOMMENDED: NITWIT AIR FORCE SERGEANT UNDER INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING RACIST FACEBOOK RANT [VIDEO]
Butler, 38, who was originally drafted by the Miami Heat in 2002, had a long NBA career after a great college career at La Salle where he was a 2-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 Player. He was also inducted into the La Salle Hall of Athletics.
His career in the NBA, which lasted until 2016, included stints with the Hornets, Clippers, Bulls, Raptors, Pacers, Wizards and Spurs.
The ex-NBAer most recently played in Ice Cube’s BIG3 league.
Butler’s wife Leah LaBelle was an R&B singer who was signed to Epic Records. She placed 12th on the 3rd Season of “American Idol” back in 2004.
ABC 7 reports that the Range Rover was traveling at least twice the 35 mile per hour speed limit. At this time, there is no indication the vehicle was street racing.
Rasual is survived by a daughter from a previous relationship, Raven Butler.
We Publish News 24/7. Don’t Miss A Story. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now!
