UPDATE: Boxing Legend Pernell Whitaker, was hit and killed by a car. R.I.P.
at an autograph show they were both appearing at in Virginia on the day before he died.
We're told officials received a call around 10:04 PM in response to an accident at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Baker Road. Emergency medical personnel at the scene tried to resuscitate Whitaker -- even performing CPR on him -- but unfortunately, Whitaker succumbed to his injuries and died. Cops are investigating. Unclear if the driver of the car was arrested but he did stay on the scene to speak with police. It's NOT a hit and run situation.
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