The former NBA champion Derek Fisher arrested for drunk driving

The former NBA champion Derek Fisher arrested for drunk driving

On Sunday, former player of the basketball team «Los Angeles Lakers» and the five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher had an accident while driving under the influence.

California highway patrol recorded an accident about 3 o’clock in the morning. Moving along Ventura Freeway, Cadillac Fisher crashed into a concrete barrier. The vehicle rolled onto the roof and blocked three lanes on the highway. At the time of accident in salon there was a friend of the basketball player — actress Gloria Govan.

Surprisingly, neither the driver PI the passenger was not injured. During the investigation employees of the highway patrol found that Fisher is under the influence of alcohol — he surrendered to police without resistance.

42-year-old culprit for 18 years was a member of the National basketball Association, and five times was awarded the title of champion. Most of this time he was playing in the «Los Angeles Lakers». After finishing a basketball career in 2014, Fisher became the coach «new York Knicks», but 2 years later was dismissed due to unsatisfactory results.

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