Wednesday, August 22, 2007

R.I.P Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin, who played five seasons in the NBA died last week when the sports-utility vehicle he was driving collided with a moving train in Houston, authorities said. He was 25.

Griffin disregarded a warning signal, drove through a railroad arm and struck the side of a moving freight train on Aug. 17, according to a news release from the Houston Police Department. Griffin's vehicle was consumed by flames. Dental comparisons were used today to identify Griffin, whose body was badly burned in the crash .

Griffin made off-court notoriety in gossip blogs when he was arrested for crashing into a convenience store last year. Griffin was allegedly watching porn and masterbating before crashing is Escalade into a a local convenience store.

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:50 PM

    This is so sad. He's had a problem with drugs since he got fame. Another life gone too soon. RIP

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  2. Anonymous12:02 AM

    RIP Eddie.

    Ive been a fan of his from the very beginning and I'm so sad to see him go. Everyone has their share and problems and flaws and I pray that he's found peace at last. May God bless Eddie and the Griffin family. Eddie left way too soon. Only GOD can judge you.

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  3. My God! I did not know this was the same guy! Tragic!

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