Sprewell Involved in Traffic Accident

Former Golden State Warrior Latrell Sprewell lost control of his car on a Northern California freeway while changing lanes, causing another vehicle to flip onto its roof, authorities said Monday in Pleasant Hill.

Sprewell, fired by the Golden State Warriors and suspended by the NBA for his attack on Coach P.J. Carlesimo, was not injured in the accident Sunday morning about 80 miles northeast of San Francisco. Two people in the other car suffered minor injuries..

No tickets were issued, and the accident was under investigation.

California Highway Patrol officer Cliff Kroeger told the Contra Costa Times that Sprewell was traveling south on Interstate 680 at a high speed. After changing lanes into an exit-only lane and trying to return to the freeway, his 1997 Mercedes SL-600 struck sand barrels, hit a wall and collided with a Toyota Corolla, flipping it over, Kroeger said.

The occupants of the Corolla were taken to the hospital, where the driver was treated for a scraped forehead. The passenger had neck and back pain.

Witnesses told the officers they had seen Sprewell speeding while cutting through traffic.

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The Chicago Bulls gave forward Dickey Simpkins another chance by re-signing him and waiving newly acquired forward David Vaughn.

Simpkins, the 21st overall selection of the 1994 draft by Chicago, was dealt to the Golden State Warriors Sept. 22 for Scott Burrell. He was waived by the Warriors on Feb. 17.

Vaughn had been acquired along with a pair of second-round draft picks Feb. 19 from the Warriors for forward Jason Caffey.

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The Orlando Magic signed Continental Basketball Assn. guard Kevin Ollie to a 10-day contract and waived veteran guard Spud Webb.