Post by ScottyS on Aug 18, 2007 23:06:50 GMT -5
www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/247561
Ashante Infantry
Pop & Jazz Critic
Haydain Neale, lead singer of the award-winning band jacksoul is in a coma, two weeks after a vehicle collided with his scooter.
The 36-year-old Hamilton native's family has been tight-lipped about his condition, characterizing it as "critical but stable" in a brief statement about the Aug. 3 accident that landed him in hospital with head injuries.
"That's my understanding," said Toronto Police Detective Paul Higgins of reports that Neale has not regained consciousness since the mishap. "He's still in very critical condition."
Although police have said charges are likely against the 27-year-old male driver of the Honda Civic that knocked the musician off his Vespa, the proceedings are at a standstill because of Neale's condition.
"The accident is still under investigation; it is being reconstructed, (but) out of respect for the family, we have put the investigation on hold," said Higgins.
"We have witnesses, we have a clear direction, this isn't a whodunit; there's no rush to judgment. At this point, hopefully he recovers."
Neale was travelling south on Kennedy Rd. near Eglinton Ave. about 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, when a northbound car turned left into his path.
Neither alcohol, speed, mechanical failure, or intent were factors, police said. And the singer, who lives in Toronto's east end with wife Michaela and their teenage daughter, was wearing a helmet.
Higgins said his family has been inundated with inquiries.
The five-member band Neale fronts is best known for the hits "Can't Stop" and "Still Believe in Love." Their latest effort, mySOUL, garnered a Juno earlier this year for R&B/Soul Recording.
Ashante Infantry
Pop & Jazz Critic
Haydain Neale, lead singer of the award-winning band jacksoul is in a coma, two weeks after a vehicle collided with his scooter.
The 36-year-old Hamilton native's family has been tight-lipped about his condition, characterizing it as "critical but stable" in a brief statement about the Aug. 3 accident that landed him in hospital with head injuries.
"That's my understanding," said Toronto Police Detective Paul Higgins of reports that Neale has not regained consciousness since the mishap. "He's still in very critical condition."
Although police have said charges are likely against the 27-year-old male driver of the Honda Civic that knocked the musician off his Vespa, the proceedings are at a standstill because of Neale's condition.
"The accident is still under investigation; it is being reconstructed, (but) out of respect for the family, we have put the investigation on hold," said Higgins.
"We have witnesses, we have a clear direction, this isn't a whodunit; there's no rush to judgment. At this point, hopefully he recovers."
Neale was travelling south on Kennedy Rd. near Eglinton Ave. about 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, when a northbound car turned left into his path.
Neither alcohol, speed, mechanical failure, or intent were factors, police said. And the singer, who lives in Toronto's east end with wife Michaela and their teenage daughter, was wearing a helmet.
Higgins said his family has been inundated with inquiries.
The five-member band Neale fronts is best known for the hits "Can't Stop" and "Still Believe in Love." Their latest effort, mySOUL, garnered a Juno earlier this year for R&B/Soul Recording.