Lakers star, Lamar Odom ‘devastated’ by crash victim’s death

We reported on Sunday that LA Lakers star and husband of Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom was involved in a car accident while visiting New York, in which a motorcyclist was knocked down and a pedestrian was injured. Well, it’s just been reported the pedestrian died.

Lamar, 31, was in New York on Thursday for a cousin’s funeral and hired a limo service to get around. He was being driven to a barber shop in Jamaica, Queens when the car impacted the bike, sending it and the rider skidding across the street where it hit a 15-year old boy, who was knocked to the ground.

The boy, Ewsas Islam sustained serious head injuries and was immediately rushed to Elmhurst Hospital where he underwent surgery, but his family have just confirmed he died late on Friday.

A source close to the Kardashians says Lamar is “devastated” by the loss.

“My heart/soul goes out 2every1 in pain from any suffering,” Khloe has tweeted. “Pray 4 all of the angels surrounding us constantly. May our spirits stay strong. Above all, love each other deeply. Offer hospitality 2 1another without grumbling 1 Peter 4:8-9.”

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the child. We’ll keep you advised if we get further updates…

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