Comedian Tracy Morgan has been upgraded to fair condition from critical condition after his June 7 highway collision. The crash killed Morgan’s friend and comedian James McNair. Hospital officials said comedian Ardie Fuqua, a buddy of Morgan also injured in the wreck, remains in critical condition. Morgan’s assistant, Jeffrey Millea, has also been upgraded to fair condition.
“Happy to pass along that Tracy has been upgraded to fair condition, which is a great improvement,” said his spokesman, Lewis Kay.
The “30 Rock” star was riding in a limo on the New Jersey Turnpike when a Walmart truck swerved into his limo two weeks ago. The former “Saturday Night Live” star suffered broken ribs and a broken leg.
The driver of the truck, Kevin Roper from Georgia, plead not guilty to death by auto and assault by auto charges. A criminal complaint against Roper claims he hadn’t slept in 24 hours prior to the crash. Walmart Stores Inc. said Roper was in compliance with safety regulations.