‘American Idol’ Season 3 Finalist Killed In Car Crash

Leah Labelle, a 2004 finalist on ‘American Idol’ and her husband, former NBA player Rasual Butler were killed in a car crash Wednesday.

By Marilyn Nelson on February 1, 2018

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Leah Labelle, a 2004 finalist on ‘American Idol’ was killed in a car crash Wednesday. Her husband, former NBA player Rasual Butler was also killed.

According to Deadline, the couple drove off the road in Studio City, California – colliding with the curb, parking meters and a concrete wall before flipping over twice. The accident is currently under investigation, and believe speed may have been a factor.

La Belle, 31, came in 12th on the third season of ‘American Idol’. Butler, 38, played with the Heat, Hornets, Clippers, Bulls, Raptors, Pacers, Wizards and Spurs.