Five days after a New Jersey Turnpike crash injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed his mentor, the "30 Rock" star is showing signs of improvement.
A limo bus carrying 45-year-old Morgan and six others was struck by a Walmart tractor trailer, causing a six-vehicle pile-up near Exit 7A of the Turnpike in Cranbury, N.J. around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.
On Thursday -- the same day hundreds gathered to mourn James "Jimmy Mack" McNair who was killed in the accident -- a rep for the SNL alum released a statement indicating Morgan is slowly recovering.
"Today was a better day," rep for the SNL alum Lewis Kay said in a statement. "While Tracy remains in critical, but stable, condition, he continues to show signs of improvement."
"His medical team remains optimistic that his recovery is progressing," he said. "Megan [Morgan's fiancee] remains by his side and is relaying the countless good wishes and prayers that his family, friends and fans have been sending their way."
Three others were also hurt in the crash.
Jeffrey Millea, of Shelton, Connecticut, and comedian Ardie Fuqua Jr. were seriously injured. Harris Stanton, another standup comedian, was treated and released from the hospital.
"Jeff's wife asked us to pass along that Jeff has also show much improvement over the past few days," Kay said. "She is very thankful for the love and support she and her family continue to receive."
The driver of the tractor trailer, 35-year-old Kevin Roper, is facing charges of vehicular homicide and assault by auto.
A criminal complaint alleges that he hadn't slept for 24 hours prior to the crash. Roper entered a not guilty plea in state Superior Court Wednesday.
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