Tragedy struck Celtics star Isaiah Thomas‘ family on Saturday morning, when his younger sister, Chyna, passed away in a one-car accident in Washington. She was 22.
According to The News Tribune, Thomas’s 1998 Toyota Camry hit a metal post at approximately 5 a.m while driving southbound on I-5. Witnesses said that the car was being driven normally, but it started drifting left and then drove “about 50 feet partially off the roadway” until it hit a Jersey barrier and got propelled head-on into the sign post. Police officers reported that Thomas did not have her seatbelt on at the time of the accident. A picture of the crash can be seen here.
The Celtics’ first game of the 2017 NBA Playoffs will tip off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, while their second game will take place on Tuesday. There is no word on whether Thomas will play in the games or if he will head home to be with his family.
UPDATE: Adam Silver released a statement on the loss of Chyna Thomas.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Chyna Thomas, sister of Isaiah Thomas of the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/iPOFte2jzM
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2017
Additionally, the Celtics tweeted about the tragic passing of their star guard’s sister.
We are terribly saddened by the tragic loss of Chyna Thomas. The thoughts & prayers of the entire organization are with Isaiah & his family.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 16, 2017
UPDATE 2: According to Ernie Johnson of TNT, Thomas plans on playing tonight.
Ernie Johnson's thoughts for Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics. #BostonStrong pic.twitter.com/jvIoxwxoMd
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 16, 2017
The Boston Herald caught up with Thomas’ father, James, who said that the All-Star guard hasn’t yet decided when he would fly home to be with his family.
