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The “tragic accident” occurred just a few miles away from the FedEx Forum at 1:26 a.m., on Thursday, according to the Memphis Police Department. The 29-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition shortly after the accident but was pronounced dead after she arrived.
The MPD told PEOPLE Ballard was on foot when the front end of a vehicle traveling southbound at the intersection of Coleman Road and Raleigh Lagrange Road struck her in the left lane of traffic.
According to police, the driver stayed at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. No charges were immediately filed, reportsFox News.
Ballard was “a standout basketball player” at Louisiana State University from 2012-15 — leading LSU to the NCAA Sweet 16, reports theschool’s statementon Thursday. She averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.4 steals in her three seasons.
The basketball player’s honors included Louisiana Freshman of the Year, MVP of the women’s basketball team, and an All-SEC Defensive Team selection.
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In high school, Ballard was ranked #25 overall among female high school players in the nation. She led her Memphis Central team to its first class 3A state title in 89 years.
Her alma mater took toTwitterto send their condolences following Ballard’s death.
“LSU mourns the loss of Danielle Ballard,” the university noted, adding a photo of Ballard playing basketball.
“God bless her and her family,” another person wrote.
source: people.com
