Chris Henry Not Dead – Chris Henry Car Accident UPDATE

Chris Henry Not Dead – Chris Henry Car Accident UPDATE:Hours after false Chris Henry dead reports started, Chris Henry is still wrongly being reported as dead. Chris Henry’s car accident has not resulted in Henry’s death, the last update given by his agent shortly before midnight Wednesday.

Chris Henry credited fiancee Loleini Tonga just weeks ago for turning his life around, telling the Cincinnati Enquirer in October that Tonga has “been a big help. She’s been right here with me and going through things and helping out on my side. We have the kids, and she has my back with everything I’ve needed.”

Henry had problems in college. At West Virginia he “repeatedly got in trouble” reports ESPN. He would be drafted by the Bengals third round, help leading them to the 2005 playoffs. But at the same time, his first season in the league included being arrested for substance possession, then on weapons charges 30 days later, and two times thereafter additionally. In 2007, he was arrested again. That fifth arrest resulted in him being released. Coach Marvin Lewis convinced the team to bring him back for a 2 year contract starting in 2008.

In 2009, Chris Henry had 12 receptions and 2 TDs produing 236 yards. For his 5 years in the league, he produced 21 TDs, 119 receptions, over 1826 yards. His last game was against the Ravens in which he delivered on 1 reception and 20 yards. In week 7 against the Bears, he had 1 TD with 2 receptions and 26 yards.

The last update officially was from his agent Andy Simms of PlayersRep Sports around midnight last night:

“We ask everyone to pray for Chris.

“We also ask that you respect the privacy of Chris’ family. Chris is indeed battling for his life tonight, and our thoughts and prayers (are) with him during this extremely difficult time.”

The fake death report stemmed from a false Twitter account. Gregg Rosenthal of NBC reports that “a fake Twitter account led to multiple outlets from newspapers to major sports and news blogs to repeat information that Henry passed away.”

Before the start of the 2009 season, Henry in training camp told AP that he was blessed.

“I don’t live the way I did in the past,” Henry said, in an interview with The Associated Press during training camp. “I kind of plan my days out and take it one day at a time and stay away from the wrong people. I’m not partying anymore. I’m just focused on football right now and my family. I don’t associate with the same people. I’ve completely changed everything.”

Chris Henry Dead

Chris Henry Dead:Chris Henry, Cincinnati Bengals WR, was seriously injured in a car accident today. The accident, falling out of the back of a pickup truck as a result of a domestic dispute. At this time various reports indicate he may be on life support, or that Chris Henry may be dead.

According to the police, the domestic dispute began at Henry’s home just before noon Wednesday. As his fiancee, Loleini Tonga, drove away in the truck, Henry jumped into the pickup truck bed. The fight continued as Tonga continued to drive, and at some point Henry fell out of the bed.

It was reported by several sources that the injuries were either “major” or “life-threatening.” Since that time, however, new sources indicate that Henry may be on life support, or that Chris Henry is dead.

Yahoo! Sports indicates that the reports of Henry’s death, however, are false. They say that the Twitter reports are inaccurate.

One reason that people felt Chris Henry was dead was that one of the Tweets was purportedly from Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning Newsare inaccurate. As of 4:25 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, the NFL Network is reporting that Henry is not dead.

Chris Henry was already on injured reserve, meaning his season was already over, due to a broken arm. He broke his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. Charlotte, NC is home to his fiancee’s parents.

Chris Henry is in the final year of his Bengals contract. They released him because of off-season issues, specifically his his fifth arrest following the 2007 season. However, owner Mike Brown then brought him back a few months later, signing him to a two-year deal, over the objections of then-coach Marvin Lewis. Henry had stayed out of trouble since his return, at least until this domestic dispute incident.

To repeat, although rumors are rampant, at this time, 5:44 PM PST, Chris Henry is not dead. It is unclear if he is on life-support, but his injuries are major and possibly life-threatening.

Charlotte News

Charlotte News:CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry suffered serious injuries after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute with his fiance, police said Wednesday.

Henry was found in the road in Charlotte “apparently suffering life-threatening injuries,” according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Henry was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, the local trauma unit, but spokesman Scott White said he was not listed in hospital records and had no other information.

Police say Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup truck as his unidentified fiance was driving away from a home just before noon.

“The domestic situation continued between the operator and Mr. Henry,” the police said in a statement. “At some point while she was driving, Mr. Henry came out of the back of the vehicle.”

Henry broke his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8, had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Charlotte is home to his fiance’s parents, the Bengals said.

Team spokesman Jack Brennan said he had little information other than Henry was badly hurt.

“We are aware he was in an accident and that his injuries are very serious,” Brennan said. “We are obviously staying in touch with the situation and are ready to offer whatever assistance we can.”

Henry is in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, who let him go after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season. Owner Mike Brown then brought him back a few months later, signing him to a two-year deal, and Henry had stayed out of trouble since his return.

A deep threat, he was fourth among Bengals receivers this season with 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns at the time of his injury.

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Associated Press Writer Dan Sewell in Cincinnati contributed to this report.

Chris Henry Car Accident

Chris Henry Car Accident:The Bengals wide was seriously injured today after falling out of the back of a pickup truck driven by his fiancée, with whom he had been arguing.

Henry, who hasn’t played since going on injured reserve early last month, was in Charlotte to discuss wedding plans with his fiancée, according to his agent.

At some point this afternoon, they got into a “domestic situation.” Police say the fiancée drove away in the pickup truck, and Henry jumped in the back. They continued arguing. A half-mile from the home, he fell out the back of the truck.

Chris Henry

Chris Henry:Just hours before the fateful crash, Chris Henry‘s fiancee Loleini Tonga was bragging about how excited she was about her upcoming wedding to the NFL star

Tonga had gone to her MySpace page, writing about how she just “put deposIt down 4 weDDing piCs… Paid 4 ouR riNgs.”

Hours later, cops say Chris and Loleini were involved in a “domestic situation” — which led to the truck accident.

Cops say Henry is currently in a North Carolina hospital battling “life threatening injuries.”