Things are looking really good for the Sixers this season, who have been on a 7-game winning streak, with just one loss so far, remaining number 1 in the Eastern Conference. However, their joy was dampened by the news of their forward Kelly Oubre Jr., who suffered a fractured back after being hit by a car on Saturday in Philadelphia, while walking near his residence.

The sudden and disheartening news left everyone in shock, unsure of the events that led up to the devastating incident. There was no clear news about his current condition and his comeback to the games, and fans were left looking for the details of the accident. However, some shocking details of the unfortunate event have been uncovered.

Broken ribs and other injuries

The Inquirer‘s Keith Pompey shared a post on X about the severity of Kelly’s injury and how it played out. According to the post, Kelly was hit by the driver-side mirror of a Silver car around his upper chest area, resulting in some broken rips. The incident reports also stated that it was a hit-and-run case, and the Police have started an active investigation.

The PFD Medics responded promptly and after arrival at the scene, transported Kelly, who was in stable condition, to Jefferson Hospital. In addition to the broken ribs, Kelly also suffered some injuries to his right leg and hip, according to the report. However, the latest reports have finally brought about some good news about Kelly’s condition.

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The light at the end of the tunnel

According to sources, Oubre has been discharged from the hospital and will now work towards joining hands with the Sixers’ medical team. He will now be involved with the team for the treatment of his injuries so that he can recover as soon as possible and join his teammates on the court again.

There is still no clear-cut information about his return, but it is understood that he will be missing out on a significant number of games this season. The Sixers are having a good run this season, so Kelly can set his worry aside and instead focus on recovering swiftly so that he doesn’t miss too many games. The good news is that he is currently in a stable condition.

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