RASUAL BUTLER (LA CLIPPERS STAR)HAD TAKEN A COCKTAIL OF METH, WEED, PAINKILLERS AND ALCOHOL BEFORE CAR CRASH THAT KILLED HIM AND HIS WIFE
The 38-year-old had weed, alcohol, painkillers and methamphetamine in his system when he was killed in the January 31 accident in Los Angeles County
Butler had been driving on the 112000
block of Ventura Boulevard around 2.30am when the SUV jumped a curb and
hit multiple parking meters before slamming into a concrete wall and
flipping over in a parking lot.
He and wife, singer Leah LaBelle, were pronounced dead at the scene. Butler suffered multiple traumatic injuries.
The
Range Rover was reported to have gone 'well in excess' of the speed
limit. LAPD officials estimated that the SUV had been going between 60
and 90mph.
The Clippers released a statement concerning the couple's shocking death.
'The
L.A. Clippers are deeply saddened by the loss of Rasual Butler and his
wife, Leah LaBelle,' the statement said. 'Rasual will long be remembered
not only for his accomplishments on the court, but for his vibrant
personality, positive outlook and the compassion he had for everyone
around him.'
Butler was last in the
NBA in 2016 and played for numerous teams throughout his 14 year career,
including for the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards and
San Antonio Spurs.



