Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. was involved in a car accident early Saturday morning, crashing his vehicle into an apartment building.
As reported, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 26th. The severity of the accident and any potential injuries to Jackson or others involved have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
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The Incident
The crash occurred near the intersection of State and Van Buren streets, close to the Bucks’ practice location. Jackson was alone in his car at the time of the accident, and no other parties were involved. The Milwaukee Fire Department quickly responded to the scene and confirmed that there were no injuries. Jackson was able to walk away from the crash site without requiring medical attention.Â
Andre Jackson Jr.’s Response and Team’s Statement
A spokesperson for the Bucks confirmed that Jackson would be joining the team for their next game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Bucks chief communications officer, Barry Baum, stated, “Andre was involved in a single-vehicle accident after this morning’s team workout. Fortunately, no one was injured and he didn’t require medical attention. Andre will be joining the team in New York for tomorrow’s game.”
Background on Andre Jackson Jr.
Andre Jackson Jr. is a young and promising player for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was acquired by the Bucks in a draft-day trade with the Orlando Magic after being selected 36th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jackson played a key role in UConn’s 2023 national championship team and made 57 appearances as a rookie last season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game.
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