What comedian died in the accident with Tracy Morgan?

James McNair
Comedians Morgan, Harris Stanton and Ardie Fuqua were hospitalized after the Mercedes limousine bus they were passengers on was hit by a tractor trailer on the New Jersey turnpike in June 2014. James McNair died of injuries sustained in the accident, while Morgan was left in critical condition.

What happened James McNair?

Death. On June 7, 2014, McNair was killed at the age of 62 in a six-vehicle accident in New Jersey.

How did Jim McNair die?

Traffic collision
James McNair/Cause of death

Who is Jimmy Mac?

Jimmy “Mac” McInerney is an award-winning Chicago area radio professional and freelance audio producer. Jimmy has worked with the best of the best in the talk radio industry serving as producer for shows hosted by some of the elite in the biz.

What’s wrong with Tracy Morgan?

In 1996, Morgan was diagnosed with diabetes and for years has struggled with alcohol abuse. Morgan has conceded that many of his own troubles were incorporated within 30 Rock episodes. In early December 2010, Morgan received a kidney transplant necessitated by his diabetes and alcohol abuse.

How old is McNair?

62 years (1952–2014)
James McNair/Age at death

Who was Jimmy Mac Tracy Morgan?

In June 2014, a devastating accident left comedian, Tracy Morgan, for dead. The event caused the death of passenger and friend of Morgan, James “Jimmy Mac” McNair. The accident happened when a tractor-trailer hit Morgan’s Mercedes limousine bus on the New Jersey turnpike.

Did Tracy Morgan have an accident?

In 2014, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in a catastrophic automobile accident in New Jersey. The accident occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike, when a large Walmart truck struck the limousine that Morgan was traveling in. The crash created a tragic and deadly six-car accident.

What did James McNair do for a living?

James McNair. James McNair (May 9, 1952 – June 7, 2014), known by his stage names Jimmy Mack and Uncle Jimmy Mack, was an American comedian and writer. Early in his career, McNair worked a number of jobs, including caseworker at a homeless shelter.

Where was James McNair buried in New York?

He was buried at Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York. “James McNair Dies: Comedian Killed In Crash With Tracy Morgan Mourned”. Mia McNiece (June 8, 2014). “Peekskill’s James McNair, Tracy Morgan’s friend, mourned”. “Remembering “Jimmy Mack” James McNair”. “Actor Tracy Morgan in ICU After Crash”.

Who was the comedian known as Jimmy Mack?

James McNair (May 9, 1952 – June 7, 2014), known by his stage names Jimmy Mack and Uncle Jimmy Mack, was an American comedian and writer.

Where was the accident that killed James McNair?

McNair was a passenger in a limousine traveling northbound, north of Trenton, New Jersey, on the New Jersey Turnpike, just after 1:00 AM EDT, when the limo bus was struck from behind by a Walmart -operated tractor-trailer, causing a chain reaction crash. The group was returning from a show at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover, Delaware.