NYC Radio WLIB's James Fortune Recovering After Accident

James Fortune

Requests are circulating on social media platforms for people to pray for gospel-recording artist James Fortune, who was hit by a drunk driver in a four-car accident Wednesday night. Fortune was headed to church at the time of the crash, according to the Gospel Herald.

Fortune, 38, is a two-time Grammy Award-nominated gospel music recording artist, songwriter and producer. He also is a radio personality on 1190 AM WLIB in New York.

His team posted messages on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to let everyone know that God spared his life. But his camp also asked for prayers for a speedy recovery.

At 7:30 am Thursday, Fortune posted the following statement to his Facebook fan page: "Family, I'm sore but I'm alive! Thank you so much for your prayers, love and support! I am so grateful! I'll be back soon, let's all love and forgive. Tomorrow is not promised. God Bless You All."