(Morgan's limousine after the crash/Photo Credit: New York Post)
Actor Tracy Morgan, who was seriously injured a year ago when a Walmart semi truck collided with his limousine, has reached a settlement with Walmart.
Morgan appeared in public for the first time since his accident on the "Today" show Monday, giving insight into the accident and his life in an emotional interview.
The actor assured the audience that he will return to comedy when the time is right, but noted that he is still far from being 100% and is concentrating on healing before he returns to his profession
Morgan, who still sports a cane as a result of his injuries from the accident, appeared to be especially emotional when discussing his former friend and mentor James (Jimmy Mack) McNair, who was also in the vehicle and was killed as a result of the crash. "Bones heal. The loss of my friend will never heal," Morgan said of McNair.
The accident spurred several settlements, including one reportedly worth $10 million for McNair's family. Morgan has since settled separately for an undisclosed amount.
Morgan was thankful of Walmart, who he said took full responsibility for the incident. "I'm just happy that they looked out from Jimmy Mack's family. He can rest in peace now. In the beginning, there was a misunderstanding, but that got squared away. They came through in the clutch." Morgan said.
The accident left Morgan comatose and with several broken bones and traumatic brain injury. He says he does not remember the crash. The driver of the Walmart vehicle had been driving for more than 24 hours and was traveling over 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
Source: Tracy Morgan crash prompts scrutiny of trucker safety rules, After Settlement, Tearful Tracy Morgan Thanks Wal-Mart for ‘Stepping Up’ After Crash That Left Him in Coma
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