Published 21:20 IST, February 12th 2020

UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn faces horrific car accident in his hometown

The Hawaii Police Department believes that alcohol was definitely a factor in the horrific car crash. BJ Penn’s blood sample was tested for it.

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UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn met with an unfortunate accident in his hometown of Hilo, Hawaii last weekend. After a brief police investigation, it is reported that BJ Penn violated DUI rules which led to horrific accident. Big Island w was first to report news and UFC fans have been worrying about Hall of Famer since n.

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UFC: BJ Penn meets with a brutal car accident in Hawaii

As per reports of Big Island w, car accident took place at around 7 pm on Friday, February 7. Ken Quiocho, captain of Hawaii Police Department, informed Big Island w that BJ Penn lost his control while driving a black pickup truck and flipped vehicle in front of a shopping mall. UFC Hall of Famer was all alone in his car when accident happened. He was immediately transported to Hilo Medical Centre. 

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Hawaii Police Department believes that alcohol was definitely a factor in horrific car crash. BJ Penn’s blood sample was tested for it. However, police department did t disclose level of alcohol found in BJ Penn’s blood since investigation is still under process.

BJ Penn’s last UFC fight

Hall of Famer fought his last bout in UFC against Clay Guida at UFC 237. After a long battle, BJ Penn lost fight via unanimous decision. He was slated to face Nik Lentz but UFC decided to release him after an infamous street fight video surfaced online. In video, BJ Penn got dropped after getting punched by a man.

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21:20 IST, February 12th 2020