Wife of Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Monty Williams dies after crash

Ingrid Williams, the wife of Oklahoma City Thunder assistant and former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams, died Wednesday after she was involved in an auto accident.

Williams' car was struck head-on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City by another vehicle that crossed the center line, The Daily Oklahoman reported. The 44-year-old mother of five died a day later.

"The Thunder organization has heavy hearts tonight with the news of Ingrid's passing," the team said in a statement. "Words cannot adequately describe how deep our sorrow is for the loss of Monty's wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with Monty and his family, and we will support him in every way possible. We know the entire community of Oklahoma City has them in their prayers."

Susannah Donaldson, 55, the driver of the other car, also died in the accident.

Monty Williams joined the Thunder coaching staff before this season after serving as Pelicans head coach from 2010 to 2015 before he was fired. Williams also played in the NBA for six teams from 1994 to 2003.

The Thunder are scheduled to face the Pelicans on Thursday night in Oklahoma City.