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Eddie Griffin killed by train last week
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Topic Started: Aug 21 2007, 09:29 PM (376 Views)
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Aug 21 2007, 09:29 PM
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http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/477...fin_dead_at_25/
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ESPN - Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin died last week when his sport utility vehicle collided with a freight train in a fiery crash in Houston, the Harris County medical examiner's office said Tuesday.
Investigators used dental records to identify Griffin, 25, who began his pro career with the Houston Rockets in 2001. He was waived by the Timberwolves in March.
The five-year veteran and former seventh overall draft pick had battled alcohol problems since coming out of Seton Hall. He was suspended by the NBA for five games in January for violating the anti-drug program.
Houston police said in a report that the SUV ignored a railroad warning and went through a barrier before striking the moving train about 1:30 a.m. Friday.
http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/kho...n.58b94e56.html
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According to Houston police, Griffin was driving a Nissan SUV in the 5300 block of Lawndale when he crashed through a railroad-crossing arm and was stuck by a train.
Griffin was pronounced dead on the scene, but his body was burned beyond recognition and there were no signs of identification in the car.
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