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Tejano Star Emilio Navaira Critical After Crash

Posted Mar 23rd 2008 1:01PM by TMZ Staff

Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira was critically injured after his band's bus crashed in Houston.

Navaira and his band Rio had performed at a Houston nightclub on Saturday night. Cops say around 5:00 AM Sunday the band's bus slammed into traffic barrels on Interstate 610 northbound in Bellaire, a posh area west of downtown Houston.

Navaira is currently in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital. His brother Raul was also injured in the wreck, along with several other members of the band.

The 45-year-old Navaira and Rio have released more than a dozen albums. "Acuerdate" won the 2003 Grammy for best Tejano album.

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166. I think it's sad that people have to lead their lives with ignorant thoughts like "mexicans are what makes this world a bad place"... whether emilio was mexican or not, he's still a human being. He still has feelings and a family just like the rest of us. I mean honestly... could you imagine if that was your mom or dad??? I honestly couldn't be heartless and say "well i'm glad he/she was in an accident cause white people are what makes this world a bad place"... so lets set aside the difference in race... HE'S STILL HUMAN. So i think that the people that are leaving stupid comments should keep that in mind. And give him the respect he deserves. He didn't make his living crossing the border (he was born in san antonio) he didn't make his living selling drugs... he made it by doing what he does best and thats singing. and just because he happens to be hispanic and little bit weathier than you 'WTF' does't mean he's a bad person. And another thing... i think it's hillarious how some ignorant people can say the worst things about mexicans & hispanics but yet... they're quick to eat our food. Taco...Enchiladas...Burritos anyone?

Posted at 7:38PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Isabella

167. My prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Navaira, his family and fellow band mates.
God speed.

Posted at 7:41PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Karen E. Lara-Batchelder

168. We are huge fans of Emilio!! We love you and San Antonio is praying for you to come out of the a coma!!

Posted at 7:45PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Rene

169. Aunt Flo:
Please keep your negativity to yourself. This is no place for such comments.

Posted at 10:03PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Karen E. Lara-Batchelder

170. My prayers go out to all the family members,and everyone involved in this accident. God bless and wishes for a speedy recovery. You have made many beautiful and extremely fun memories for my husband and I !!!! We (I) don't dance well. THANK YOU ;0) Sending Lots of Love your way from Las Vegas oooxxx's...

Posted at 10:40PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Debbie Woo

171. I saw the accident when I was on my way to spend Easter with my family. At that time I had no idea it was Emilio. I just saw a bus and figured it was just some random person who lost control while they were driving. It wasn't until the next say that I found out it was Emilio in that bus. My prayers go out to him and his family. Such a talented man.

Posted at 12:35AM on Mar 27th 2008 by Emily

172. I love Emilio & groupo Rio very much! Emilio would help anyone at anytime! He is just that kind of person! Emilio and Selena went on tour together and became great friends! Before we lost Selena! I have been Emilio's fan for a very long time! I am talking bout many years!!! So please I ask of any one reading my comments Please Pray for him!!!

Thank you all!!!
Dede from AZ

Posted at 11:11PM on Mar 31st 2008 by DEDE

173. Emilio you are in our prayers. He has preformed fantastic shows and makes a living off what most people only dream of doing. I recently saw him at a tribute for Freddy Fender and thought he was fantastic and his message was so heartfelt. My prayers go to his family as well for i know what it is to exprience such tragedy and can only send support that there are others around wishing him all the best.


For those who are so ignorant to make such a statement as the one below let me just say that you have no place in this world at all. These hispanics, such as myself, you are so quick to degrade are probably more involved in your everday life than you think. May god aid you in your stupidity and remind you that the world we live in now works together when people such as yourself are excluded and only contains chaos and hate because of people like you. You could not possibly contribute anything to society that could possibly make you better than anyone else.

Posted at 4:28AM on Mar 27th 2008 by MHG

174. Emilio....Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. May God bless you and we wish you a full recovery. Oh, and to all the "ignorant racist remarks" remember.....WE DIDN'T CROSS THE BORDERS...THE BORDERS CROSSED US. It is nice to know that we (HISPANICS) have a beautiful culture and we know how to embrace it.

"if you have faith as small as a seed...Nothing will be impossible for you."---Matthewa 17:20

Posted at 9:27AM on Mar 30th 2008 by DALLAS74

175. FOR ALL THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW EMILIO HE IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER. HIM AND HIS BROTHER ARE FANTASTIC ON STAGE. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO EMILIO AND HIS FAMILY. HE NOT ONLY IS A ENTERTAINER BUT A VERY GIVING MAN. EACH YEAR HE HAS A CHARITY FOR KIDS. PLEASE ALL PRAY FOR THIS MAN'S RECOVERY! GOD BLESS YOU EMILIO AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Posted at 10:42AM on Mar 27th 2008 by EMILIO FAN

176. It's a shame that some people are leaving such negative comments!! Shame on you, if you don't have anything nice to say shut your ugly trap!! Emilio and all his family/band members are in my prayers, hope to see them all performing very soon. God bless you all, may God bring your health back to you very soon. Love you Emilio keep on fighting brother. We are praying for you here in Houston, Tx. Que Diosito te devuelva tu salud hermano!!!

Posted at 12:09PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Blanca

177. UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emilio Navaira briefly opens eyes, moves limbs

12:13 PM CDT on Thursday, March 27, 2008

By Adrienne M. Cody / KHOU.com

HOUSTON -- Emilio Navaria opened his eyes and moved his arms and legs Wednesday night, but the Tejano singer remainds in critical condition, according to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Doctors said the injuries he suffered in his Sunday tour bus crash are in the area of the brain that controls speech. Until the singer comes out of the coma, they will not know how much damage may have been done.

The Grammy-winning singer was thrown through the windshield of the tour bus he was driving after crashing on the West Loop early Sunday morning.

Posted at 1:25PM on Mar 27th 2008 by fan from houston

178. I Hope Emilio Navaira gets well soon. I'LL keep praying for him. I luv your musica!

Posted at 2:00PM on Apr 4th 2008 by Isabel Garza

179. GOD BLESS EMILIO, HIS FAMILY, HIS FRIENDS AND FANS! WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU, EMILIO! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE THROUGH GOD. EMILIO, YOU HAVE DONE SO MUCH TO TOUCH THE HEARTS OF SO MANY! MAY YOUR HEART BE TOUCHED IN RETURN. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR EMILIO!

Posted at 10:28AM on Mar 28th 2008 by kellawella

180. I am saddened to hear about the critical condition of Emilio Navaira. I have enjoyed his songs, "It's Not The End of the World" and "Have I Told You Lately". The doctor has said he may not make it. Emilio will need our prayers and a miracle.

Posted at 4:11PM on Mar 27th 2008 by James McDonald

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