Former NBA star Charlie Villanueva revealed that he and his wife were involved in a nasty car crash earlier this week.

The 39-year-old took to Instagram Wednesday to announce that he and his wife, Lala, were hit from behind, claiming the person responsible fled the scene.

The former Milwaukee Bucks forward said he was grateful to be alive as he shared photos from the crash.

‘One thing we never take for granted is leaving the house and making it back home,’ he wrote alongside a reel of shot of his wrecked Mercedes G Wagon.

‘If you wondering what happened, my wife and I got hit bad by another car, and the crazy part is that whomever hit me, decided to run. Sore neck, sore back, messed up car, we are thankful to see another day. Our lives can’t be replaced, but the vehicle can. Thank you God for protecting us. We must walk in faith not by sight.’

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Former NBA star Charlie Villanueva revealed that he and his wife were involved in a car crash

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The former Bucks forward took to Instagram to break the news alongside photos of the crash

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The 39-year-old reassured fans that he and wife, Lala, avoided any serious injuries

Villanueva shared snaps from different angles showing the vehicle’s rear bumper in tatters, while several pieces of debris can be seen on the road, which look to have fallen from the side of the car.
The ex-hooper went on to claim that a tough 2023 was preparing them for a better new year as he urged others who had struggled throughout the year to not lose hope.

‘2023 is just preparing us for 2024,’ he added. So to those whom 2023 has been a difficult year, a year of struggle be thankful, and don’t give up, because once you come out of the storm, you’ll see your true power.’

Villanueva was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, taken by the Toronto Raptors.
He went on to play 11 seasons in the league, including stints with the Bucks, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks before ending his career at the end of the 2015-16 season.

He also represented the Dominican Republic’s national team during international competitions.