The truck driver who crashed into US rapper Cassidy's SUV last week has been summonsed for making an improper turn. As previously reported, the hip hop star, real name Barry Reese, was on his way to a recording studio in Yonkers, New York on Thursday when the truck, driven by Javier Gonzalez, ran a red light and crashed into his vehicle. Reese was subsequently admitted to hospital with serious injuries, suffering from a fractured skull and broken bones in his face. He has now regained consciousness and is expected to recover.
Cassidy's attorney, Simon Rosen, told AllHipHop.com: "We know from the other witnesses, that the guy made an illegal move that caused the accident. It was unfortunate, but thank God he's recovering and that he didn't die. He's getting better and stronger everyday. I always joked with Cassidy that he was a hard headed guy and thank God for that - literally."
He continued: "He went through a large trauma that would have taken the life of less healthy people. He was in good health before the accident. Everybody has supported him from all over the world. The fraternalism of the Hip-Hop community isn't going to make headlines, but there are a lot of people that have banded together from the Hip-Hop community to support Cassidy. It's not all about negativity."