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Latest news on Emilio was, according to KSAT-TV, that Emilio Navaira was recovering at a rehabilitation center in Galveston, Texas.
Then there was the news that he was evacuated to San Antonio because of Hurricane Ike.
From the facts streaming out, apparently Emilio was traveling as a passenger, in a blue Volvo when the accident happened.
Another vehicle was involved but no info on that.
9:54 p.m.
News media and music sources are reporting Emilio and his wife are at University Hospital. No word on Emilio's condition.
(Photos courtesy Emilio Inc.)
More details...Emilio and his wife were on their way home from a rehab session for Emilio. For months, Emiilo had been recovering in a Houston Hospital from a serious head injury sustained during an Easter Sunday tour bus accident which sent Emilio through the bus windshield.
But the good news is that tonight, Emilio, 46, and his wife are in stable condition at University Hospital.
The accident took place at Culebra and Potranco when the car hit a truck crossing several lanes. (KENS photo at right)
This is indeed shocking news. Sad that one of Tejano's top artists is going through so much unfortunate turmoil. Let's hope lady luck shines a positive light upon Emilio and his family that have gone through so much. As part of his recovery, Emilio had two brain surgeries and lung surgery.
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Emilio recently got some good news when it was anounce that he was a nomineefor a 2008 Latin Grammy for best Tejano CD for his album "De Nuevo." Also he was announced as an inductee for th 2008 Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame.
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KENS-TV quoted Emilio's manager Joe Casias as explaining that "Emilio and his wife, Maria, were on their way home from rehabilitation. He was attending rehab in Houston, but was moved to San Antonio because of Hurricane Ike.
"As Maria was driving them home, the couple got into an accident around 5:30 p.m. at Culebra and Potranco. An eyewitness said a truck was trying to turn from the middle lane across three lanes of traffic.
"Maria didn't see the truck and hit him head-on. The eyewitness said the truck driver was fine, but both Emilio and his wife were taken by ambulance to University Hospital. They are both in stable condition.
"Casias says this brings back bad memories. About six months ago, Emilio crashed his tour bus and went through the window. He suffered a brain injury and has been in rehab ever since.
"Casias said tonight he is thanking God that both Emilio and Maria are fine."
And now,..SO many questions:
What was Emilio doing out of the hospital?
Was his wife driving?
Who was driving the truck?
Who got a traffic ticket, if any?
More details,.... as we get keep them
Special thanks to those Ramiro Burr's music news hounds out there who helped us out.
If you were there, as a witness, or heard about it, or took a photo, let us know ASAP.
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