(CNN) Tracy Morgan remained in critical condition Sunday but appeared to show signs of improvement after a deadly car wreck a day earlier the comedian's publicist said.
He has been more responsive today which is an incredibly encouraging sign Lewis Kay said.
Morgan's limo van was hit by a tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike at about 1 a.m. Saturday according to Sgt. Gregory Williams of New Jersey State Police.
Morgan suffered several injuries including broken ribs a broken nose a broken leg and a broken femur. He underwent surgery on his leg on Sunday Kay said noting any road to recovery would be a long one.
We expect him to remain in the hospital for several weeks he said.
The chain reaction wreck killed comedian James McNair who performed under the name Jimmy Mack who was riding with Morgan and injured several others according to officials.
The truck driver charged in the crash has turned himself in police said Sunday.
Kevin Roper 35 posted a $50 000 bail Saturday night according to James O'Neill spokesman for the Middlesex New Jersey district attorney's office.
Comedians Ardie Fuqua and Harris Stanton were among the injured as was Jeffrey Millea Williams said. One person was released Saturday but Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey wouldn't disclose that person's name.
Two others remained in critical condition Sunday hospital spokeswoman Zenaida Mendez said.
CNN reached Fuqua's agent on Sunday but he had no comment.
Actor Tracy Morgan is in critical condition after a six vehicle accident in New Jersey early Saturday June 7 authorities said. The former Saturday Night Live cast member and 30 Rock star was riding in a limo bus when the accident occurred. Morgan got his start as a stand up comedian working at Harlem's Apollo Theater before landing his gig with Saturday Night Live. He was a cast member from 1996 until 2003. In the October 3 1998 Big Bernard skit Morgan performs with basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. Tracy Morgan with Maya Rudolph in the On The Subway skit on April 13 2002. In 2003 Morgan left SNL to start The Tracy Morgan Show but it ran for only one season before it was canceled. Morgan's acting career branched out from television to include movie titles such as 30 Years To Life. Director Vanessa Middleton left appeared with Allen Payne and Morgan at the premiere on March 27 2002. Actor Tracy Morgan and his wife Sabina pose on the red carpet during the premiere of Are We There Yet at the Mann Village on January 9 2005 in Los Angeles. The couple divorced in 2009 after 23 years of marriage. Tracy Morgan and Tina Fey worked together after SNL on the show 30 Rock. Morgan played Tracy Jordan a character that was loosely based on himself. Members of the cast of 30 Rock joke around with their award for outstanding comedy series backstage at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 21 2008. Morgan was also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Morgan starred with Bruce Willis in the 2010 movie Cop Out. Morgan has stirred up controversy with some of his comments in his comedy acts. I hurt people with this so from the bottom of my heart I apologize to everybody who I offended with my words on stage he said in 2011 after an anti gay rant in one of his shows. Stand up comedy should heal people not hurt. Tracy Morgan promotes his new book I Am The New Black at Barnes Noble Union Square on October 22 2009 in New York City. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Photos Tracy Morgan's comedy career Actor Tracy Morgan in critical conditionWalmart employee charged
Roper is charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto after the tractor trailer he was driving crashed into the limo bus a statement from Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said.
Walmart spokeswoman Brooke Buchanan said Roper is an employee.
This is a tragedy and we are profoundly sorry that one of our trucks was involved Bill Simon president and CEO of Walmart U.S. said in a statement.
The facts are continuing to unfold. If it's determined that our truck caused the accident Walmart will take full responsibility.
Chain reaction crash
The wreck occurred about 1 a.m. ET Saturday on the turnpike in Mercer County Williams said.
The driver of the tractor trailer failed to observe slow moving traffic ahead Williams said. At the last minute he swerved to try and avoid the Mercedes limo bus but struck it from behind forcing the limo to rotate and overturn.
Four other vehicles were involved in the crash the prosecutor's office said but no one in those vehicles was injured.
Williams said he does not believe alcohol played a role in the crash but that is under investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate safety issues related to commercial trucking and limousine safety said agency spokesman Keith Holloway.
Christopher Thompson the co owner of Atlantic Transportation Services which was operating the limo bus said the driver of the vehicle did not want to comment on the wreck while those who are injured are still fighting for their lives. He said he thought the bus was heading to drop Morgan off in New Jersey.
From SNL to 30 Rock
Morgan 45 was a regular on Saturday Night Live for seven years. He later received an Emmy nomination for his role in 30 Rock in which he played Tracy Jordan an exaggerated version of himself.
The New York City native made his reputation with over the top characters and impressions of celebrities such as Mike Tyson and Oprah Winfrey.
Morgan performed a comedy tour act Friday night at the Dover Downs Hotel Casino in Dover Delaware the venue said.
The actor received messages of support and concern on Twitter.
Wishing a speedy recovery to our friend RealTracyMorgan tweeted SNL Weekend Update.
Shocked to wake up and read that RealTracyMorgan is injured. Love to Tracy and wishing him strength said former SNL cast member Rachel Dratch.
My thoughts are with Tracy Morgan and his family. I hope he pulls through this soon and gets back to making us laugh said Joan Rivers.
Saying a prayer for RealTracyMorgan said actor director Jon Favreau.
Come on RealTracyMorgan pull through this buddy tweeted actor Ike Barinholtz of The Mindy Project.
Funny man Tracy Morgan has known fame and foibles
CNN's Alexa Miranda Suzanne Presto Chris Welch Faith Karimi Rachel Wells Carma Hassan Joe Sutton and Alexandra Field contributed to this report.
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