Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. Threatened With Lawsuit From Alleged Car Accident Victim
The man who alleges he was struck by Kelly Oubre Jr. in a late-night car accident earlier this year is demanding compensation from the Philadelphia 76ers star.
He claims that if Oubre does not financially settle the matter soon, he will take legal action, according to 'TMZ Sports.'
The man, identified as Siddh, says he was driving his 2023 Hyundai Elantra at approximately 1:45 a.m. on April 23 in Philadelphia when Oubre allegedly ran a red light and collided with him in his purple Lamborghini Urus.
According to Siddh, 21, Oubre, who had just finished playing against the New York Knicks in a playoff game, was driving at a high speed that violently shook Siddh's car. The accident reportedly resulted in injuries to both himself and one of his passengers.
Siddh, a college student, claims that his car was declared a total loss by his insurance company. Additionally, he claims to experience severe anxiety whenever he approaches an intersection while driving.
He asserts that he and his legal representatives have made repeated attempts to contact Oubre, 28, and the Philadelphia 76ers in order to initiate settlement discussions. However, he alleges that he perceives Oubre to be actively avoiding communication.
Siddh indicates that he may be left with no choice but to pursue legal action against the small forward.
Oubre reportedly acknowledged shortly after the incident that he should consider hiring a personal driver.
The New Orleans native's career average of 13.1 points per game, joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023 after playing two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. 'ESPN' reports he inked a new $16.3 million contract that secures his tenure with the team for the next two years.
