Just hours after promoting a stellar show at the Paramount Theater, Star Boxing promoter Joe DeGuardia was in a serious car accident that left one motorist dead.
The accident occurred around 4:15 am on the westbound side of the Long Island Expressway as motorist drove the wrong way and slammed head on into DeGuardia’s Mercedes. The driver was killed with a passenger being critically injured.
Nassau County Sargent Steven Fitzpatrick told 1010 WINS Radio said that after impact the cars contiued moving approximately 150 feet.
DeGuardia was listed in guarded but stable condition.
When reached by text, DeGuardia was quoted “Lucky to be alive”
There is no word at this time as to why the car was traveling in the wrong direction
15rounds.com wishes DeGuardia a speedy recovery.
