Posted on 02/23/2007 3:43:43 PM PST by Borges
WACO, Texas - The father of NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson was killed Friday when the pickup truck in which he was riding blew a tire and flipped on a highway.
Oliver Tomlinson was killed at about 1:30 p.m. in the one-vehicle rollover, said Charlie Morgan, a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman. Tomlinson was 71.
The driver, Ronald C. McClain was rushed by ambulance to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition, Morgan said. The 48-year-old McClain is believed to be a relative of Tomlinson’s, Morgan said.
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Our deepest condolences to the family...what a horrible loss. May God the Father provide them the peace that only He can give.
This young man will now experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, all in such a compressed time frame. Prayers up for him in particular, as well.
Prayers for LT.
Rest in Peace.
God rest his soul and give comfort to the family.
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