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White, 47, credited her vehicle\u2019s advanced safety features for her narrow escape. \u201cIt was chaos in seconds,\u201d she recounted to reporters at a nearby hospital, where she was briefly evaluated for minor whiplash. \u201cI\u2019m heartbroken for the families involved. This road is no stranger to danger, but tonight was unimaginable.\u201d The former WNBA star and Fever bench boss was en route to a youth coaching clinic in Lafayette when the collision occurred, a trip she described as routine.<\/p>\n
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The victims were identified as 42-year-old Emily Hargrove and her 16-year-old son, Tyler, both from nearby Williamsport. Hargrove, a schoolteacher, was returning from a parent-teacher conference. The truck driver, a 35-year-old contractor from Attica, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he remains in critical condition. Toxicology reports are pending, but initial investigations point to possible speeding and fatigue as factors.<\/p>\n
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This stretch of State Road 28, a notorious hotspot for accidents due to its narrow lanes and high truck traffic, has seen three fatalities in the past year alone. Local officials renewed calls for safety upgrades, including wider shoulders and rumble strips. \u201cWe can\u2019t keep losing lives like this,\u201d said Warren County Sheriff Dale Martin.<\/p>\n
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For White, the close call comes amid a triumphant season with the Fever, who clinched a playoff spot under her leadership, thanks in part to rookie sensation Caitlin Clark\u2019s explosive play. Teammates rallied on social media, with Clark posting, \u201cCoach White is tougher than any defender. Praying for everyone affected.\u201d White, known for her resilience\u2014having battled back from a career-ending injury in 2002\u2014vowed to return to practice by Monday.<\/p>\n
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The WNBA community echoed support, with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issuing a statement: \u201cOur thoughts are with Coach White and the victims\u2019 families. Road safety must be a priority.\u201d As the investigation continues, White\u2019s brush with tragedy serves as a stark reminder of life\u2019s fragility, even for those who coach it on the court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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