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Tracy Morgan

(AP)

UPDATE: Tracy Morgan's family is at his side at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

CRANBURY – Comedian Tracy Morgan is in critical condition at a New Brunswick hospital following an early morning accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, according to the New Jersey State Police.

State police say the actor/comedian was injured in a crash involving six vehicles that left at least one person dead and several others, including Morgan, with serious injuries.

Killed was James McNair, 63, of Peekskill, N.Y., who was riding in a limo bus with Morgan, according to state police Sgt. First Class Gregory Williams.

Williams said the limo bus overturned on the Turnpike.

Morgan, 45, was flown by helicopter to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit, Williams said.

Late this morning, Lewis Kay, a spokesman for Morgan, issued this statement:

"Tracy remains in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He sustained these injuries in an accident that occurred early this morning as one of several passengers in a chauffeured SUV returning from a tour date in Delaware. His family is now with him and he is receiving excellent care. We don¹t anticipate much of a change in his condition today but will provide a further update once more information becomes available."

The accident occurred about 1 a.m. today in the northbound lanes near the Molly Pitcher Service Area. State police said two tractor trailers were involved in the crash.

Williams said no charges were filed against either driver but "there could be later today."

Morgan appeared last night at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. He was due to appear tonight at The Fillmore Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show has been canceled.

As recently as September 2013, Morgan appeared at The Stress Factory comedy club in New Brunswick. Morgan is best known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for his role as Tracy Jordan on the TV series 30 Rock.

In a 2013 interview with delawareonline.com, Morgan talked about his life and love of show business.

“I enjoy doing show business. I can’t pick one genre. I love all of it,” Morgan said. “If God gives me enough time, I’ll do it all.”

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