Docs Hail 'Milestone' In Emilio's Recovery
POSTED: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
UPDATED: 3:53 pm CDT April 16,
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HOUSTON -- Tejano music star Emilio Navaira III, who was critically injured when his tour bus crashed, was upgraded to fair condition on Wednesday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Slideshow: Emilio Injured In Bus Crash
Navaira, 45, was behind the wheel of his tour bus on Easter when it slammed into a collection of freeway barrels that mark the interchange of Interstate 610 and U.S. Highway 59 in Bellaire. He was thrown through the windshield.Navaira has undergone two brain surgeries and a procedure to treat a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung.Doctors said he "has reached a significant milestone in his recovery."A news conference about Navaira's recovery will be held on Friday morning.Investigators said they do not know why the bus crashed. The accident remains under investigation.Police in Bellaire said Navaira was not licensed to drive the 26,000-pound tour bus. Authorities were awaiting the results of blood-alcohol tests and said it was possible he may have fallen asleep.The father of five is known to his fans simply as Emilio.Emilio and his group have released more than a dozen albums, including "Acuerdate," which won the Grammy for best Tejano album in 2003.More Information:
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Slideshow: Emilio Injured In Bus Crash
Navaira, 45, was behind the wheel of his tour bus on Easter when it slammed into a collection of freeway barrels that mark the interchange of Interstate 610 and U.S. Highway 59 in Bellaire. He was thrown through the windshield.Navaira has undergone two brain surgeries and a procedure to treat a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung.Doctors said he "has reached a significant milestone in his recovery."A news conference about Navaira's recovery will be held on Friday morning.Investigators said they do not know why the bus crashed. The accident remains under investigation.Police in Bellaire said Navaira was not licensed to drive the 26,000-pound tour bus. Authorities were awaiting the results of blood-alcohol tests and said it was possible he may have fallen asleep.The father of five is known to his fans simply as Emilio.Emilio and his group have released more than a dozen albums, including "Acuerdate," which won the Grammy for best Tejano album in 2003.More Information:
Previous Stories:
- April 8, 2008: Emilio's Family Gives Thanks For Support
- April 4, 2008: Why Are There So Many Wrecks At Freeway Interchange?
- April 1, 2008: Emilio Recovers From Lung Procedure
- March 27, 2008: Doctors: Emilio Regaining Consciousness
- March 26, 2008: Emilio Undergoes Second Brain Surgery
- March 25, 2008: Doctor: Emilio Faces Uncertain Future
- March 24, 2008: Tejano Singer Emilio 'May Not Make It'
- March 23, 2008: Tejano Singer Emilio Injured In Bus Crash
Copyright 2008 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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