A family friend of Usher is reportedly under investigation following a jet ski accident at the weekend that left his stepson 'brain dead'.
As we previously reported, Kyle Glover - who is Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster's son - was struck on the head by a jet ski as he and a 15-year old girl travelled in an inner tube being pulled by a boat in Georgia on Saturday (7th July).
The 11-year old was then air-lifted to hospital, and according to US celebrity website TMZ, has since been declared brain dead after showing no sign of brain activity since the accident.
It has now emerged that family friend, Jeffrey S. Hubbard, is being investigated over the incident by local officials.
Sergeant Mike Burgamy from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources told The New York Daily News: "Basically, a pontoon was pulling two juveniles on an inner tube, and the watercraft ran over the top of them.
"One minute the jet ski was running around, the next he ran over the top of them - it happened that quickly. It appears the watercraft did strike both juveniles, with the male taking the brunt of the force."
Burgamy then added that he was unsure of what charges, if any, will be enforced - claiming it strongly depends on Glover's condition.
He said: "It depends on the male's condition. With certain things we have to wait and see. Once we gather all our info, we'll talk to the District Attorney and discuss it with them to decide what action to take."
According to reports, investigators believe that alcohol was NOT to blame for the accident.
Usher is said to be "torn up" after the accident, with a source telling Us Weekly: "He grew close to Kyle and, of course, that has nothing to do with the situation with Tameka.
"He loved Kyle. This is a terrible, awful tragedy. Usher is torn up. Tameka and Usher don't get along, but in this circumstance Usher is coming to her side."
They added: "Usher practically raised Kyle as his own. He's known him for seven years. It is so sad what happened."
A separate insider told HollywoodLife.com: "Usher is completely devastated and shaken with what has occurred.
"[He] is emotionally drained from the accident. He feels incredibly awful, distraught … it’s been a complete rollercoaster of emotions."
Despite being involved in a custody battle over her two sons with Usher, Tameka was said to be "extremely thankful" to her ex for chartering a plane for her to fly to Atlanta to be with Kyle in hospital.
She has since taken to her Facebook page to thank fans for their support, writing: "Kyle, You are strong ... You'll be saved I know it. I love you my baby. I need all #Prayers for my son! thanks you everybody! (sic)."
Usher's protégé Justin Bieber has also tweeted: "My prayers go out to @tamekaraymond and their whole family. keep them in your thoughts."
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