Fighter Angela Lee injured in accident after falling asleep while driving in Hawaii: : Car flipped '5 to 6 times'

Fighter Angela Lee injured in accident after falling asleep while driving in Hawaii: : Car flipped '5 to 6 times'

MMA champion Angela Lee was involved in a serious car accident yesterday (Nov 7) after falling asleep behind the wheel while on her way to morning training in Oahu, Hawaii.

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong posted a statement on Lee's condition in a Facebook post.

According to the police, her car flipped over five to six times.

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"She was driving to her morning training at the gym when she fell asleep," wrote Sityodtong.

"Miraculously, she survived with only a concussion, some minor burns, and a banged up body.

"If she was not wearing a seatbelt, it would have most certainly been a different story.

"I saw photos of the damaged car, and it was a complete wreck."

Rob DeMello of  KHON News in Oahu tweeted an image of Lee's damaged Audi.

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There were several scratches and dents and it was missing its tyre on its right front right side.

The 21-year-old champ was scheuled to have a rematch against Mei Yamaguchi for the women's atomweight title on Nov 24 in Singapore.

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Sityotdong said that she has been pulled out of the match:

"Angela will not be competing on November 24. We are all blessed and relieved that Angela will make a full recovery.

"Please join me in sending love, prayers, and positive energy to Angela and her family."

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