Former Muir basketball star Joseph Frazier is victim of hit-and-run accident; Frazier is assistant coach at Calabasas High.
Former Muir and Cal State Northridge basketball standout Joseph Frazier is fighting for his life after a hit-and-run accident about 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Ventura Blvd. and Wilbur Ave. in Tarzana. Frazier currently is an assistant boys basketball coach at Calabasas High
A Facebook fan page has an update as of nine hours ago: "Joe is taking deep breaths and breathing on his own in spurts. Keep it up Joe."
As of 58 minutes ago, via Facebook:
"Better. We spent the night with him just talking and he is still in a coma but was breathing on his own an his heart rate was going up when we were talking to him."
Muir coach Gamal Smalley offered his thoughts:
"The former Muir basketball great is so loved by his community and we are praying for him."
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Here's to one of the most competitive athletes I know, your true competitive nature with help pull you through this tough time. My prayers are with you to make a full recovery and to be even stronger when you do.
Come on, everyone. This is one of our own...literally.
Take a moment to "will" him some of that Pasadena Spirit.
Laurence Todd
President
www.pasadenasportshalloffame.or