AllHipHop

Police: Shawty Lo’s Death Caused By Single Car Crash, Not Hit-And-Run

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

MORE DETAILS EMERGE ABOUT THE PASSING OF THE ATLANTA RAPPER

(AllHipHop News) Initial reports suggested Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker was killed as a result of a deadly hit-and-run. Fulton County police spokeswoman Cpl. Maureen Smith has now revealed the Atlanta rapper died in a single car crash on Wednesday morning.

“The driver, 40-year-old Carlos Walker, lost control of his vehicle, a 2016 Audi, leaving the roadway and striking a tree, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire,” stated Smith, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Apparently, Shawty Lo was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two women were also in the car at the time. Both women were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker is survived by 11 children. The D4L member’s manager Johnnie Cabbell continues to mourn his friend on Instagram.

 

I am so so so devastated that words can not describe how I feel right now. Shawty Lo was not just my artist he was my Brother He was My Friend. I have been Lo MGR for over 10yrs He was Loyal and he had my back when no one else did. I could count on him when I had no one else to turn to. We been thru so much together. If you knew Lo then you know he was genuine He was Real he would do anything he could if he had it. I Genuinely love this man like my blood brother. I Will Keep His Name Alive and and His Music !!!! Please Pray for Us The Whole D4L Family Lo Family His Mom His Kids His Children Mothers We need you all prayers and Support !!!!!!

A photo posted by Johnnie Cabbell (@johnniecabbell) on

 

Feel So Good To See Everyone showing @shawtylo_kob so Much Love and Support. Hot 107.9 Definately one of our Homes that showed us so much love. R.I.P #ShawtyLo We Love You. Your Legacy will not be forgotten

A video posted by Johnnie Cabbell (@johnniecabbell) on

@shawtylo_kob Legacy will Live on I Promise You That !!!!!! And Again I appreciate all the Love ❤️ and Support Everyone been showing so much love and support I’m glad to know he was well respected and loved by so many. I know he is smiling right now !!!! #BuiltNotBought #D4L

A video posted by Johnnie Cabbell (@johnniecabbell) on