Warriors
volleyball star
Tony Ching hurtHe underwent surgery after
a mo-ped accident in Makiki
Queen's Medical Center doctors performed neurosurgery on UH volleyball All-American Tony Ching after a mo-ped accident in Makiki yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred near 1521 Alexander St. at 1:45 p.m. Paramedics said Ching was first thought to have a concussion; however, it was later discovered to be a more serious head injury.
Ching underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. He also suffered a punctured lung, according to UH coaching staff.
Queen's doctors pronounced Ching in stable condition afterward, and coaches said he was able to crack a smile.
Ching also suffered injuries to both legs and left arm when a car sideswiped his mo-ped near the intersection of Wilder Avenue and Alexander Street.
Doctors told family members that Ching was in such good physical shape as an athlete that the outlook after surgery was pretty positive.
This is the second moped accident Ching has suffered in more than two years. In March 2001, Ching crashed his moped into a guardrail on the UH campus. He received 20 stitches on his arm and missed several weeks of the season.
The 6-foot-2 outside hitter completed his volleyball eligibility this past season. In 244 games in his UH career, he totaled 702 kills, 47 aces, 389 digs and 201 blocks.
He was named to the AVCA All-America first team this year, and was a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation second-team selection.
Ching, who turned 22 this month, graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1999.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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