76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s car accident sparks police to launch internal affairs investigation

The Philadelphia police department has launched an internal investigation after 76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr. got into a car accident earlier this week.

The department’s internal affairs division is looking into officers’ response and actions at the scene of the crash that involved the guard and another driver hours after the 76ers fell to the Knicks in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series, according to TMZ Sports.

On Monday night, Oubre’s 2021 Lamborghini reportedly “disregarded a red traffic signal” and slammed into a 2023 Hyundai Elantra at 1:45 a.m.

Both cars were towed from the scene.

Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring past Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center. Getty Images

No injuries were reported and the other driver has not been identified.

“Everything is good,” Oubre said after Game 3, according to USA Today. “I’m OK. The people that were involved were OK, but I need to probably get a driver or something and just stay off the road and behind the wheel, but everything is good. I’m good. I was still able to do my job and support my family and things are great.”

According to TMZ, the police may be looking into whether Oubre received special treatment after the incident.

The 28-year-old was not issued a ticket for the traffic violation nor was a breathalyzer or blood test issued to see if drugs or alcohol were a factor.

Oubre played in the 76ers’ Game 3 win over the Knicks on Thursday night, scoring 15 points along with tallying seven rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes.