SB Nation New York - Amar'e Stoudemire's Brother Killed In Car Accident, According To Reporthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2012-02-06T10:35:14-05:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25574042012-02-06T10:35:14-05:002012-02-06T10:35:14-05:00Amar'e Stoudemire's Brother Killed In Car Accident, According To Report
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<p><a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks forward</a> Amar'e Stoudemire is now dealing with much more than just a slow start by his team. The 30-year-old power forward is on his way to Florida to be with his family <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/KBergCBS/status/166540946790551556">according to reports</a>.</p>
<p>Stoudemire's brother, Hazell, was killed when He was driving in his Cadillac Escalade in Lake Wales, FL on U.S. 27 when he collided with the rear end of a tractor trailer at 1:45 a.m. ET <a href="http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7546146/brother-new-york-knicks-amare-stoudemire-dies-car-crash">according to ESPN.</a> Stoudemire was traveling at a high rate of speed and was declared dead at the scene. The 35-year-old wasn't wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.</p>
<p>It's not sure at this time if alcohol was a factor in Hazell Stoudemire's death.</p>
<p>Of course, Amar'e Stoudemire will not be with the Knicks on Monday when they play in Utah against the <a href="https://www.slcdunk.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jazz</a>. It's not known at this time when he will return to the team.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-jersey-nets/2012/2/6/2775002/new-york-knicks-amare-stoudemire-brother-killed-car-accidentMatt Verderame