meanwhile, tracy morgan's spokesman says that he's receiving excellent care after this. take a look at the mangled limo van in which morgan and several others were riding. police say the driver of a walmart tractor trailer failed to notice traffic slows down ahead of him and smashed into the back of that limo van. the truck driver turned himself in last night. morgan's driver was treated at the hospital. and then spoke with nbc 10 about tracy morgan and the other victims. >> my heart's broken right now. most amazing and humble five men i met in a long time doing this as a professional. >> these pictures from tracy morgan's show in delaware were posted on social media before the crash. fellow comedian james mcnair, known as jamie mac, died in the accident. two other comedians and morgan's assistant were injured. in a statement walmart coo bill simon said, quote, the facts are continuing to unfold. if it is determined that our truck caused the accident, walmart will take full responsibility. safety is our absolute highest priority, but that is no comfort whatsoever to the f

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take a look at the mangled limo bus that tracy morgan and several others were riding in. police say the driver of a walmart tractor trailer failed to notice traffic slowing down ahead of him and smashed into the back of the chauffeured bus. morgan's driver was treated at the hospital, then spoke with nbc 10 about what happened just after the crash. >> i was face down on the asphalt. it was unreal. i mean, i didn't know what happened. i mean, i -- shattered glass and things like that. it all happened so fast. >> and these pictures from tracy morgan's show in delaware were posted on social media before the crash. fellow comedian james mcnair, known as jimmy mac, died in the accident. two other comedians and morgan's assistant were injured. the truck driver has been identified as kevin roper from georgia. he is facing one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto. he turned himself in last night and bail has been set at $50,000. roper was driving the truck for walmart, and they have something to say about what happened. they are apologizing. i'll have that for

tracy morgan, morgan's assistant and ardie fuqua junior remain in critical condition. fifth man was treated and released. 2 others were not injured. a company that owns the limo bus express their condolences and agreed that their driver was not at fault in this 6 vehicle crash. a representative for tracy morgan also telling us that he's expected to be in the hospital for at least the next few weeks. his family also expressing their thanks for the love and support they've received over the last 2 days. we're live in new brunswick, new jersey, matt rivers, cbs3 "eyewitness news." >> matt, we're all wishing him well. thank you so much. >>> "eyewitness news" was the first to report that tracy morgan was involved in this crash, so we will continue to stay on top of every angle of this investigation as it plays out. you'll find any updates on television and online at cbsphilly.com. >>> breaking news now out of las vegas where a shooting lives 5 people dead in. authorities the say the officers were eating lunch at a cc's pizza parlor when 2 suspects shot them. the man and wom

both remain in critical condition along with tracy morgan. fth man was treated and released while 2 others weren't injured. 6 vehicles in total were involved in the chain reaction crash. only those inside morgan's limo were injured. and we have seen several friends and family members of tracy morgan come through the hospital throughout the day today. we're told by a representative from the family that they do not expect the comedian's condition to change overnight. we're live in new brunswick, new jersey, matt rivers, cbs3 "eyewitness news." >> matt, thank you so much. >>> wal-mart's president released a statement this afternoon. it says in part: "we are working quickly to understand what happened and are cooperating fully with law enforcement to aid their investigation. if it's determined that our truck caused the accident, wal-mart will take full responsibility ." now, numerous celebrities and others are tweeting about this crash. here is what some of those celebrities had to say today. ?uestlove tweets strengths and speedy recovery to tracy

please forgive him tracy morgan. the national transportation safety board is looking at if truck safety issues are involved. last week the senate appropriations committee passed an amendment that deals with driver fatigue. morgan's family says they are tremendously overwhelmed with the out booring -- outpouring of support. now to extreme weather for you. as many as nine twisters touching down in>> oliver:. this one is in the town of aurora. it tossed a golf cart injuring two people. >> in texas winds up to 9 miles an hour flipping the 18 wheelers from the interstate. and blowing off a roof. >> she spent her weekend storm chasing this wild weather and she has more on that for us. >> i heard you have some pictures. >> that's right. i took pictures over the weekend. tbn weather.com and all of the folks there. we chased across several states. this is out of new mexico near the city of ross well where storms were rolling through. it is to the west of roz well that produced winds. not just in new mexico but colorado and oth

tracy morgan has been critically injured following a deadly accident in new jersey. he was returning to new york when his limo bus was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer on the new jersey turnpike. the impact set off a chain-reaction crash that killed his friends and critically three others including the actor. let's go to kenneth moten. >> reporter: walter charges against the tractor-trailer driver have come downloading the free 6abc news app. tracy morman is in the icu. at this hour there are serious concerns after that 1:00 a.m. turnpike collision. this was the scene overnight on the turnpike in cranberry township. this walmart tractor-trailer slammed into a limo bus carrying actor funny man tracy morgan. the comedian and several others were on the bulls when it's the tractor-trailer driver fell asleep at the wheel. the crash left the 30 rock star critically injured. they were airlifted to johnson wood hospital in new new brunswick. his family is with him excels rereceiving excellent care. we don't anticipate much of a change in his condition today. james mcn

tracy morgan in critical condition.ice department said about the incident. >> six-vehicle accident. two tractor-trailers involved. comedian/actor tracy morgan was involved. he is in intensive care at robert wood johnson hospital in new brunswick. looks like two tractor-trailers, limo bus, suv, limo bus overturned. tracy morgan was in the limo bus, but he is alive. he's in intensive care at robert wood johnson hospital in new brunswick. preliminary right now that possibly one fatality. >> here is what we do know about where tracy morgan was last night. he was scheduled to perform at a casino in delaware and earlier we saw a comedian alongside tracy morgan who actually opened for morgan last night, they performed in front of a crowd of about 1500 people and it went well, posting on his facebook page they had a great night and went off in a luxury car. we don't know if he was in the vehicle but tried to make contact with him to see sort of how morgan was last night, glean any more information from that. >> to reiterate, th

they believe a tractor-trailer rear ended the limo bus that tracy morgan was in. we know tracy had performed just last night. he was at a casino in dover, delaware. a fellow comedian that opened for him posted pictures on facebook and instagram which show tracy just hours before this accident. and again, fredricka, still in critical condition, but the hospital here in new brunswick, new jersey isn't giving details about the kind of injuries he suffered or the extent of injuries. >> and the cause of the crash still under investigation. alexandra field, thanks so much. keep us posted as you learn any more information. our prayers go out to him and the other victims in the crash. >>> maya angelou, she touched so many people around the world, and a short time ago we heard just how and by how much. angelou's family and friends held what was an emotional memorial service in winston-sal winston-salem, north carolina. oprah winfrey helped plan it. she was in the front row with bill clinton and michelle obama, each sharing stories how she impacted their lives. we're going t

courtney kealy has the latest. >> it all happened so fast. >> reporter: the driver of tracy morgan's hicle said he never saw the truck until it hit them. >> heart broken now. i basically wanted to come and wish my condolences to the james mcnair family, the morgan family. it's a great day turned tragic in seconds. >> middle sex county prosecutors identified the truck driver as 35-year-old kevin roper. he faces four counselled of assault, his bail set at $50,000. roper's tractor trailer allegedly slammed into tracy morgan's vehicle on the new jersey turn pike, setting off a chain rehabilitation crash at 1am. tracy morgan is in intensive care at robert wood johnson university hospital in new brunswick new jersey. his family is with him, and he is receiving excellent care a hospital spokesman said: >>> the comedian and former star of saturday and "30 rock" was on his way back from delaware riding in a limousine bus after the launch of his tour. one of the passengers james mcnair died at the scene. arty from "comedy central", is another in critical continue. this instagram picture was pos

the suspect is in custody. >>> comedian tracy morgan is still in the fight of his life. was rushed into intensive care following a deadly crash on the new jersey new jersey turnp. the driver of the tractor-trailer that hit morgan's limo setting off a chain reaction wreck is arrested an charged. among the offenses taking the life of morgan's friend who played a role in morgan's comedy. kenneth moten has more. >> reporter: this was the scene after superstar funny man tracy morgan and his friends were pulled out of the limo bus on the new jersey turnpike. the driver of a tractor-trailer fell asleep before rear ending the limo on saturday. the s and l actor was seriously injured. his long time comedy writer james jimmy mack mcnear was killed. >> they were ininseparable. three others are critical. the crew was returning from nyc from a show in dover, delaware. they pest posted a picture on instagram showing a standing ovation. >> uncle jimmy mack was the epitome of a great man. he would give you the clothes of his back and the shoes of his feet if you needed it. >> reporter:

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witness hose called 911 for help after a deadly accident that critically injured the comedian tracie morgan. >>> also tonight we're learning more about what may have cause that had crash. good evening, i'm chris may. >>> i'm jessica dean. "eyewitness news" reporter steve paterson is tracking very latest from robert wood johnson hospital where morgan is being treated tonight and joins us live from new brunswick, steve. >> reporter: jessica and chris, stable and critical, updated condition, from the publicist of tracie morgan on the actor's current condition and is what being called today three of his recovery. meanwhile on this same day new jersey state police, releasing the 911 tapes from the scene of the fatal accident and a new person from inside the limo steps up and breaks his silence. terror on the turnpike. >> this is a terrible accident, car flipped, it is on its side. >> reporter: new jersey state police releasing 911 tapes to cbs-3 punk waiting first moments after limo van carrying seven including tracie morgan rear ended by a wal-mart semi truck, early saturday morning on the new

saturday morning tracy morgan and team in this limo struck traffic. behind them, police say a walmart truck moving way too fast swerves and slams into morgan's limo overturning it. >> it is a terrible accident. the car flipped. it's on its side. >> reporter: tracy morgan is best known for playing a pampered tv star on "30 rock." >> where are the french fries i did not ask for? you guys need to anticipate me! >> reporter: tonight he is in critical condition. his writing partner, killed in the crash. kevin roper, the 35-year-old trucker, now facing criminal charges, bringing new attention to rising numbers of big rig crashes. 317,000 in 2012 alone. driver fatigue is said to be the leading factor. before last year truck drivers were allowed to work 82 hours a week. new federal rules cut the number to 70 hours. >> most americans work 40 hours a week and they're not driving 18-wheelers. >> reporter: daphne izer lost her son jeff after his car was hit by a truck whose driver fell asleep at the wheel. >> the highways have got to be made safer. everybody's fam

beyond rivers tweeted my thoughts are with tracie morgan and his family. e pulls through and gets back to making us laugh. >>> sherry shepherd referring to morgan, please pray for my tv husband at real tracie minister again. he is in the hospital fighting for his life. love you, tracie. >>> shawn diddy combs says sending prayers to trace i minister again and all involved in the accident. we never know what can happen at anytime. >>> you can also share your thoughts and comments with us, connect with us on the cbs philly facebook page or just send us a tweet at cbs philly. >>> a memorial service in camden for one of the victims of the lewis katz plane crash. family and friend gathered at katz academy charter school to honor marci dalsey, the co founder on have the school and president of the board of trustees. dal see was remember as a compassionate leader with a can do spirit by lewis katz son drew. she was executive director of the drew katz foundation. >> if you don't know what is impossible you can do almost anything and was marci dalsey. she didn't know

morgan's chauffer described the crash saying it was violent and terrifying and he could here tracy morgan calling for help. morgan's personal assistant and another median were critically injured. the driver rear ended this limousine truck. live in knew brunswick, new jersey, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you for those details. you can find continuing coverage on the fatal crash on the free news app, download it with your apple and android devices. >> storm tracker 6 live showing rain out there. >> reporter: storm tracker 6 live is showing rain lingering in some areas, we're seeing drying south and west of philadelphia. nonetheless we have heavier cells march you up the i-95 corr from baltimore. a lot of this is highlighted in yellow it's enough to slow you on the roads. looks like it's on the new jersey new jersey turnpike and wood bury. and toward medford lakes and in philadelphia it's pushing through northeast philadelphia and popping into areas east of jenkintown and going in closer than that. trenton picking up one batch and up in trenton you'll be getting the second batch moving

we know that one of those comedians is a man performing last night with tracy morgan in dover, delawarehad actually tweeted out pictures that were posted to his facebook and instagram accounts. they show him and morgan and what appears to be that limo bus just hours before it was involved in the six-car crash. the other vehicles, two tractor trailers, suv, and two cars. >> this happened around 1:00 a.m. the question always comes to mind -- any indication of alcohol involved? also, if there had been other charges filed yet. >> this sing still under investigation, poppy. at this point no charges have been filed but the middlesex county district attorney's office is looking into this. new jersey state police say that what they know at this point is that it appears that the driver of the tractor trailer failed to recognize slowing traffic in front of him and he tried to veer at the last moment but still smashed into that limo bus. forcing it to flip over. investigators are looking into reasons why he may not have seen the traffic slowing down. the ntsb, national transportation safety board,

there are new development in the turnpike crash that critically injured the comedian tracie morgan. the truck driver charge in the accident was in court today. so is "eyewitness news" reporter cleve bryan who joins us live with the very latest now, cleve. >> reporter: chris, this is basically a very brief hearing just outlying ought of those charges against kevin roper but it was an opportunity for him for his lawyer to dress those accusations that he had no business behind the wheel saturday morning. if kevin roper was ever looking for 152nd of fame, this wasn't it. roper's accused of being sleep deprived when he crashed a wal-mart tractor trailer in the limo bus in the new jersey turnpike saturday carrying tracie morgan critically injured. one of his fellow comedians james mcnair was kill and several others were injured. roper faced arraignment in criminal court. >> roper is being charged with vehicular homicide for death of mcnair, assault by auto for others who were injured. under new jersey law a driver can be convicted if there is proof he has been without sleep for 24 hours w

now, that's progressive. >>> comedian tracy morgan remains in critical condition today, a day after ay multivehicle crash in new jersey. police say the chain reaction crash started when a tractor trailer rear ended morgan's limo bus and that truck driver is facing charges. alexandra field is following the story from new york. when's the latest on the invest and his condition? >> reporter: yeah, fred, talking about serious charges because there ice a serious accident. we know that tracy morgan is in critical condition. as for the driver who's alleged to have caused the accident, he has surrendered to police and made attempts to reach his attorney. we haven't been successful yet but the driver's employer, walmart, is speaking out. >> i'm tracy morgan. >> do you have anything on your person that say that is? >> how about my face? that's on my person. >> reporter: actor comedian tracy morgan and two others in critical condition. his friend james mcnair the comedian known as jimmy mc ki killed after the sprinter bus flips over. >> devastated. we're devastated. james, i love you. >> great c

stay with us with "action news" for the latest on this deadly road rage shooting. >>> comedian tracy morgan is still in the fight of his life. he was rushed into intensive care following a deadly crash on the new jersey turnpike. the driver of the tractor-trailer that hit morgan's limo setting off a chain-reaction wreck is arrested an charged. police say he may have fell asleep at the wheel. among the offenses taking the life of morgan's friends who played a role in morgan's comedy. kenneth moten has more. >> reporter: this was the scene after superstar funny man trace where morgan and his friends were pulled out of the limo bulls on the jersey turnpike. the driver of a walmart tractor-trailer fell asleep in cranberry township on saturday. the 30 rock actor was seriously injured. his long time friend and comedy writer james, jimmy mack, mcnair was killed. 6 vehicles were involved in the chain-reaction crash 15 miles north of trenton. only morgan and his entourage were injured. the crew was returning to nyc from a show in dover, delaware. he posted a picture. road life is a good life. mcnair

samuel jackson tweeted sending out prayers for tracie morgan. hope he has a full recovery from his accident. good vibes for a good dude. >>> first on fox, police say a craigs list conn man is praying on young woman offering them honest work and then forcing them to dot unthinkable. is a bean occur cozies live from upper darby with more on this, good morning sabina. >> reporter: good morning, chris. allegations in this case are so chilling, now here's a young mother down on her luck. she just wants to find a job where she can support her young child and police say she thought this suspect was going to hire her as a home health aid but they alleged instead he ambush her and what investigators found inside 42 year-old kevin cornish direct from her apartment has led them to charge him with human trafficking. cops believed he may have done this to dozens of other victims. now, on thursday an 18 year-old single mom of one told police he answered a craigs list ad looking for work. when he met with cornish inside his apartment he tried to force her to s

new details about comedian tracy morgan's condition following a serious crash. his long list of injuries and the limo driver is talking about the moment morgan screamed for help. >>> broadway's best, the winners and surprises as a showstopper at this year's tony awards. >>> good monday morning, everyone. we begin with new details on that deadly shooting in a busy las vegas shopping area. >> an armed man and woman shouting about a revolution opened fire killing two police officers on a lunch break. >> another victim was shot to death inside a walmart before the suspects died in a murder/suicide pact. tahman bradley has more. >> reporter: authorities say it was an ambush. two police officers were eating lump at a pizzeria inside this shopping center when a man and woman walked in and opened fire. >> what precipitated this event, we do not know. my officers were suchly having lunch. >> reporter: one of the officers shot back but both cops, alan beck and 32-year-old eager soldo were killed. >> the suspects took the officer's weapons and some ammunition from them on

tracy screaming for help. but i couldn't reach them and pull them. >> reporter: this instagram posted just before the crash, showed morgan and his team were all smiles after a stand-up routine in delaware, they were on their way back to new york city. >> a great show in dover. tracy was holding his baby before we left. he said, i'm holding my princess. >> reporter: police sources tell abc news, that the truck driver was driving this walmart tractor-trailer early saturday morning and failed to see the slow-moving traffic ahead. >> i just remember the impact, we didn't know which way was up, which way was down. i don't know if we flipped several times or one time. >> reporter: the truck swerved to avoid the limo bus, but the truck slammed into it. and morgan's limo lost control. he's been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto, roper was arrested late saturday. his bond set at $50,000. morgan we're told has head injuries. now his friends and colleagues are sending messages of support. >> it's just a testimony of who he is and who they are. >> i don't know who i am >> reporter: he's perha

joan rivers tweeted my thoughts where tracie morgan and his family. ough this soon and gets back to making us laugh. >>> sherry shepherd referring to morgan as her 30 rock co-star saying please pray for my tv husband at real tracie morgan in the hospital fighting for his life. love you, tracie. >>> shawn combs said sending prayers for tracie morgan and all involved in the accident. we never know what can happen at anytime. >>> you can share your thoughts and comment, just connect with us on the cb. philly facebook page or send us a tweet at cbs philly. >>> 7:34 right now. a memorial service is held in camden for one of the victims of the lewis katz deadly plane crash. family and friend gathered at katz academy charter school to honor marci dalsey a co founder of the school and president of the board of trustees. dalsey was remember as a compassionate leader with a can do spirit by lewis katz son, drew. she was executive director of drew katz foundation. >> if you don't know what is impossible, you can do almost anything and that was marci dalsey she di

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he is the truck driver accused in a deadly crash that injured actor and comedian tracy morgan. the hearing lasted just a few minutes. thanks for joining us tonight. i'm iain page. >> i'm dawn timmeney. chris o'connell is live in new brunswick. you were there for the hearing and it was packed with reporters rt. >> reporter: it sure was, dawn. kevin roper that truck driver said nothing instead letting his attorney do the talking in this two minute initial court appearance here in new jersey superior court. roper pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide and four other charges. >> surround beside an army of cameras, 35 year old truck driver kevin roper arrived to his first court appearance. it was held just two blocks away from the hospital where tracy morgan and two others are recovering from saturday's deadly crash. the wreck also claimed the life of 62 year old comedian james mcnair. police say roper behind the wheel of his wal*mart tractor trailer slammed into morgan's limo bus on their way home from a comedy gig in delaware. >> did you fall asleep at the wheel? >> reporter: in

involving actor/comedian tracy morgan. he remains in critical condition today. tracy was killed. a truck driver is being blamed for ramming morgan's car. he is now facing charges. >>> new details about army sergeant bowe bergdahl's five year in captivity in afghanistan, he told u.s. officials that the taliban kept him in a metal cage in the dark. after he tried to escape. we're also told that bergdahl is not psychologically ready to talk to his parents or family yet. >>> and so much for the possibility of the triple crown, california chrome suffered a cut to his right hoof during the belmont stakes, that may explain his poor showing, he finished in that race tied for fourth. tonality won the belmont stakes. >>> finally, something you won't see at the world cup in brazil. a soccer game in belgium delayed 30 minutes by pounding hail. hailstorm. players being forced to run for cover as hailstones the size of golf balls bounced all over the field. who knows, maybe some golf balls were mixed in there, too. have to look into that. >> you know, you could see bad weathe

know which way was up and which way was down. >> reporter: morgan's limo driver kicking the window to get out. >> i climbed around and heard tracyd heard jeff screaming for help. >> roper has been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto. we're told morgan had surgery on his leg but he could be here at the hospital for several weeks. gio benitez, abc news, new brunswick, new jersey. >> i can't help but wonder about the seat belts, who was wearing seat belts. i was in a limo. my cousin got married this weekend. i heard about the tracy morgan story and i couldn't find seat belts in the big party bus limo. >> if i was in the back it wouldn't occur to me to belt up. >> no. you are having a great time. >> no one knows for sure and national transportation safety board is working with state police to investigate this a to z. >> the walmart president has said if walmart found the truck driver was responsible, that wal-mart will take full responsibility. >> we wish them all a speedy recovery, we hope. >>> a day on a virginia river turns tragic as a boat capsized. it killed two people and injured three ot

focusing on the truck driver in the crash that killed one man and critically injured comedian tracy morgan. and there is no word on morgan's condition tonight. here's anne-marie green. >> the accident left tracy pore began with several broken bones including his nose, leg and ribs but doctors say after undergoing surgery he's more responsive. the driver of the tracker trailer, 35-year-old kevin roper has been released on $50,000 bail. he's being charged with death by auto and four counts of assault by auto. police say roper failed it to observe slowing traffic and swefbed too late to avoid hitting morgan's mercedes limo bus prompting the crash involving a second tractor-trailer and three other vehicles. the driver of morgan's limo tyrone gale wrote this on his facebook page. i can only say feeling helpless on the highway was very hard to take. there was nothing i could do but scream at times. joan claybrook is the former head of the national traffic an safety administration. she says driver fat agency is a leading cause in many large truck accidents. >> they can work up to 80 hours a week,

to see how big small can be. >>> so much support on twitter, all of social media for companyian tracy morganlly injured in a chain reaction accident in new jersey. >> the actor's publicist says morgan is receiving excellent care in the hospital, his family is close by his side. that wreck killed one person and left two others critically injured as well. now a truck driver is facing charges including death by auto. >> cnn's alexandra field is in new york with the latest. what else do we know about this truck driver? >> christi, victor, he's a 35-year-old walmart driver from georgia, now being held on $50,000 bail. he was behind the wheel of the tractor-trailer around 1:00 saturday morning. new jersey state police say he failed to see traffic slowing down, he tried to veer at the last moment and slammed into a limo bus carrying tracy morgan and fellow passengers. the middlesex county prosecutors office says investigators are looking into the specific cause of the crash, why roper didn't see the traffic slowing down. along with death by auto, he faces four counts of assault by auto. wall marlt,

he is the man said to be driving the truck that slammed into tracy morgan and his friends. y, artie fuqua and jermaine remain in the hospital. >> reporter: actor tracy morgan is in critical condition after a deadly car crash on ate new jersey turnpike over the weekend. morgan said the former star is responsive in new brunswick, new jersey where he's being treated for broken rib, a broken nose and leg. around 1:00 a.m. saturday, morgan was riding in a limo van after forming at a casino in delaware. state police say morgan's vehicle was struck from behind by a walmart tractor trailer that failed to observe slow-moving traffic. the impact flipped morgan's vehicle on its side, killing one person and injuring several others. >> all i know i saw traffic and i stopped and i was upside down. >> reporter: morgan's friend and fellow comedian james mcnair, known as jimmy mac died in the crash. >> devastated, james, i love you. >> reporter: police arrested 35-year-old kevin roper, a walmart employee and driver of the tractor trailer. charging him with one count of death by auto and four

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meantime tracy morgan remains hospitalized in new jersey.an had surgery on a broken leg and is being treated for broken ribs and a broken nose. his rep said tracy remains in critical condition. his fiance meagan is remaining by his side. the she is expecting that the media wait official word for from these channels before speculating inaccurately about his condition. rumors about amputating his leg is are completely fabricated. a burglar was arrest the at her home on sunday. fox news learned that sandra bullock obtained emergency restraining order against joshua corbett after he broke into her house in los angeles. she and her four-year-old son were home at the time. police tell us they got the call 6:30 in the morning on sunday. they arrested the suspect on the premise. corbett is charged on suspicion of residential burglary. luckily in 24 case no one was harmed. but what a scary incident for her to be home at the time of this burglary with her four-year-old. eric: absolutely. we're pulling for tracy morgan and others who were injured. >> w

that's on my person. >> reporter: actor comedian tracy morgan and two others in critical condition.air the comedian known as jimmy mac killed after the bus flips over on the new jersey turnpike. >> devastated. we're devastated. james, i love you. >> great comedian, great writer. but very giving. >> reporter: a walmart truck driver faces serious charges for causing the six-vehicle wreck. one count of death by auto, four counts of assault by auto. new jersey state police say kevin roper, a 35-year-old from georgia, failed to see traffic slowing down and that at the last minute he tried to veer but slammed into the limo bus around 1:00 saturday morning. >> two tractor trailers involved. comedian actor tracy morgan involved in intensive care. >> reporter: the national transportation safety board also invest gatding the accident. their focus on commercial limousine and commercial trucking safety. walmart president bill simon says the company is profoundly sorry in a statement that continues, quote, if it's determined that our truck caused the accident, walmart will take full responsibili

lets go to the video just before tracie morgan and his friend left dover delaware. you can see, one of his friend traveling with him riding in the limousine and sent out this picture just before of the inside of the 2012 mercedes limousine bus with the passenger door open. that lets you see how those seats were set up. it is believed that morgan's writer, friend, mentor 67 year-old jimmy mack mcnair who was kill in the crash was in the back corner where tractor trailer impact happened. at the hospital, good news, morgan had surgery yesterday on that thigh bone which was the worst of his injury. he has broken ribs. if you know them you know how awful that feels and broken nose as well. he should be in the hospital for several more weeks and should recover from this. >> all right, that is the good news, steve, thank you. >>> we now know the name of the man who was killed in what police are calling a road rage shooting in philadelphia's feltonville neighborhood. four three-year old todd riley was shot multiple times at fifth street and roosevelt boulevard around 11:00

comedian actor tracy morgan was involved. >> reporter: actor and comedian tracy morgan was inside theh the others. on their way back from a show on his turn it funny tour at the dover downs hotel casino in delaware. >> help of god. >> reporter: this video of tmz shows morgan pulled from the limo. the group heading north on the turnpike in mercer county when the accident happened. limo van passenger james mcnair was killed in the crash. >> devastated. we're devastated. james, i love you. >> reporter: did driver of the limo shared the horrifying moments by phone with abc. >> i climbed around and heard tracy screaming for help. but i couldn't reach him and pull him. i don't know if we flipped several times, one time. >> reporter: state police say there's no indication of alcohol playing a role and lack of sleep did. 35-year-old kevin roper of jonesboro, georgia, driving the tractor trailer truck for walmart told police he had been awake a full 24 hours leading up to that crash. >> that really is breaking federal law. they must sleep and not work. so the suggestion that he may have been a

saturday morning, tracy morgan and team in this limo, stuck in traffic. nd them, police say, a walmart truck moving way too fast swerves and slams in to morgan's limo, overturning it. >> terrible accident. the car flipped. it's on its side. >> reporter: tracy morgan is best known for playing a pampered tv star on "30 rock". >> where are the french fries i did not ask for. you guys need to anticipate me. >> reporter: he's in critical condition. his writing partner killed in the crash. kevin roper the 35-year-old trucker facing criminal charges bringing new attention to the rising number of big rig crashes. 317,000 in 2012 alone. driver fatigue is said to be a leading factor. before last year, truck drivers were allowed to work 82 hours a week. new federal rules cut the number to 70 hours. >> most americans work 40 hours a week and they are not driving 18 wheelers. >> reporter: daphne eisner has been fighting to call attention to the problem for 20 years, ever since her son jeff died when his car was hit by a truck whose driver fell asleep at the wheel. >> t

subaru. >>> we are back with developing news out of new jersey after the deadly crash that left tracy morganal condition. nbc news has e obtained the complaint that says that the truck driver charged in the crash had not slept in more than 24 hours. and meantime, morgan is more responsive today and showing signs of improvement. he was returning from the stand-up show in delaware with friends when a tractor-trailer slammed into the limo. veteran comedian james mcnair known as uncle jimmy mac died in the crash and three others hurt. the truck hit the mercedes tour bus are from behind without warning and tossing it on the side into slow-moving traffic ahead. and we have ron allen outside of the new jersey courthouse with the lat est. ron, we are expecting a court procedure later today and what is the very latest on the investigation? >> well, kristen, it is delayed until wednesday of this week, and we don't know why, but that is the way that courts go. the suspect, mr. roper, kevin roper is out on bail, and he posted bail the minute after he turned himself in on saturday after this accident hap

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and we're here to help start yours. >>> comedian tracy morgan remains in critical condition. crash started when a tractor-trailer rear-ended morgan's limo bus. alexander, what is the latest on the investigation? >> reporter: well, new jersey state police tell us that the truck driver has surrendered himself to face serious charges. we have not heard back from the attorney but we are today hearing from kevin roper's employer, walmart. >> i'm tracy morgan. >> do you have anything on your person that says that? >> how about my face? that's on my person. >> actor/comedian tracy morgan and two others in critical condition. his friend killed after their mercedes limo bus flips over on the new jersey turnpike. >> devastated. we're devastated. james, i love you. >> great comedian, great actor but very giving. >> a truck driver for walmart charged with many things. he failed to see traffic slowing down and slammed into the limo bus around 1:00 saturday morning. >> two tractor-trailers are involved. leading actor tracy more again was involved. he's in intensive care. >> the national saf

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actor and comedian tracy morgan remains hospitalized after surviving this deadly chain reaction crashnpike saturday morning. morgan suffered broken ribs, broken nose, leg, and femur. his fellow passenger, friend, james mcnair, killed. in the criminal complaint, prosecutors pin the blame on the truck driver. he hadn't slept for a period in excess of 24 hours. >> this is a wake-up call to all of us. i mean, we have these truck drivers on the road. they are driving 80,000-pound rigs, going high speeds, and they are not clearly getting enough time off and this is what happens. >> reporter: the crash highlighting an ongoing debate on capitol hill over truck driver rest rules, which we reported just eight hours before the crash involving morgan. thursday, a senate committee voted to ease a part of a rule currently on the books. the department of transportation says the move will allow truckers to drive longer hours. as it stands, once a driver hits 70 hours for the week, they are required to take at least 34 hours. that must include two mornings between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m. the trucking indus

and i want to say from all of us in the truck safety community, we are heart broken for tracy morgan and the rest of his entourage who were killed and maimed. >> and injured badly. ed lattery, thank you for being with us, from parents of tired truckers >>> now detroit's extraordinary art collection. there's more to it. the bid to save the works from the auction block. detroit's big three automakers joined up to make a $26 million pledge for the detroit institute of arts. >> this money is intended to help preserve the cultural identity and the cultural heritage that is on display here at the detroit institute of arts. it is also intended to preserve the tensions of many of the hardworking men and women that serve the city of detroit for many years, and, importantly, the contribution is intended to help get the motor city back on its feet again. >>> a multi-million partnership adds to the goal of raising $800 million to emerge from bankruptcy by this fall. >>> ahead in our final thoughts - get this - the power of man against nature. imagine this - rowing from california to hawaii. coul

the 69-year-old comedian james mcnair was killed, but tracy morgan is in critical condition and improving. truck driver we spoke with said if roper had been driving that long on middle to no sleep, he should get what's coming to him. >> on 24 hours, that is not professional. >> roper is out on bail and set to be back in court on wednesday. the ntsb said they are looking into his medical background as well as vehicle maintenance record as well. live in the digital operations center, keith jones, nbc 10 news. >> in the wake of the veterans affairs hospital investigation, pennsylvania senior senator is pushing a bill to address a critical doctor shortage in the state. bob casey is cosponsoring the bill and visited jefferson university hospital and said the shortage is not just affecting veterans. the residents's shortage reduction act would remove the cap on medicare residency positions and provide for an increase of 15,000 slots by 2019. >> we have to confront this challenge of a huge increase in health care, the need for health care because of the baby boom coupled with the coverage of mor

traffic slowing down, tried to veer off at the last moment and slammed into a limo bus carrying tracy morgan and six other people. morgan was returning from a performance in delaware. he was brought to robert wood hospital in brunswick, new jersey, in critical khan. his friend, james mcnair, also in the bus, died in the accident. >> alexander field outside the hospital for us, thank you very much. >>> the pope is hosting a prayer, bringing together two key leaders. will it bring peace to the region? >>> the federal government accused of dumping busloads of undocumented children in arizona detentions by the hundreds, and some left to fend for themselves. you're not going to believe this one. it's straight ahead. [ female announcer ] there's a gap out there. that's keeping you from the healthcare you deserve. at humana, we believe if healthcare changes, if it becomes simpler... if frustration and paperwork decrease... if grandparents get to live at home instead of in a home... the gap begins to close. so let's simplify things. let's close the gap between people and care. ♪ you know that dream.

doctok police are still looking for a motive. >>> tracy morgan remains in critical condition. gan broke a leg, ribs, and nose. the truck driver is due in court to face charges. cbs news learns the truck driver told police he may have fallen a asleep. >>> pope francis held meetings in rome. as allen pizzey reports the pope want the event to start a new ceremony. >> reporter: there were three praying inside the vatican. a pause for peace with no signs that it would have any immediate effect. coming just weeks after the latest u.s. effort to kick the u.s. peace process along failed, it was seen as the next step. peace-making calls for courage, francis told hiss guests, courage to say yes to dying log and no to violence, yes to negotiations and no to hostels. israeli's president and his counterpart know about that. they worked out and signed the peace deal between the israelis and palestinians known as the oslo accordis in 1993. in his invocation paris said leaders owed their children a better future. abbas, there should be just peace brought to the region. it's one reason why the

it killed one and injured many others including tracy morgan. learning before the crash, the driver of the walmart truck had reportedly written on his twitter profile, and i quote, trying to win more than lose. driving trucks for a living. it's my road. move or get hit. #walmart. a friend of the driver's tells the new york daily news that the account is real but according to tmz, walmart does dispute it. l this. >> the account belongs to kevin roper who says he drives trucks for walmart. the account was changed to this, this was the original motto, it's my road, move or get hit. and it was changed according to the daily news. the news also says there was a tweet on saturday that said my daddy is sorry for what happened. please forgive him. as you mentioned, walmart spokesman is denying that roper had any involvement in social media and says walmart will take full responsibility if it's proven that this driver was responsible for the crash. >> do we know if he had been driving all that time or just hab hadn't had sleep? walmart wasn't making him