Emilio Able To Walk Down Hall
POSTED: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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HOUSTON -- Tejano music star Emilio Navaira III is able to walk down the hall after he was moved to a private hospital room, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.
Slideshow: Emilio Injured In Bus Crash
Emilio Navaira, who was critically injured when his tour bus crashed, was upgraded to fair condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital on Wednesday.His wife and doctors said he appears to be out of danger.The doctors said it could be weeks before Navaira, known as Emilio to his fans, will be released from the hospital. And his recovery will continue at home for months.Navaira, 45, was behind the wheel of his tour bus on March 23 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 underwent two brain surgeries and a procedure to treat a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung.Investigators said they do not know why the bus crashed. The accident remains under investigation.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
Emilio Navaira, who was critically injured when his tour bus crashed, was upgraded to fair condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital on Wednesday.His wife and doctors said he appears to be out of danger.The doctors said it could be weeks before Navaira, known as Emilio to his fans, will be released from the hospital. And his recovery will continue at home for months.Navaira, 45, was behind the wheel of his tour bus on March 23 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 underwent two brain surgeries and a procedure to treat a pseudoaneurysm in his right lung.Investigators said they do not know why the bus crashed. The accident remains under investigation.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 18, 2008: Wife: Emilio 'Out Of Danger'
- April 16, 2008: Docs Hail 'Milestone' In Emilio's Recovery
- 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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