Monty Williams is an assistant coach with the Thunder this season.
The NBA community is hurting for Monty Williams. (USATSI)

Ingrid Williams, the wife of former New Orleans Pelicans head coach and current Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams, died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a head-on car crash in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. 

Monty and Ingrid were married for over 20 years and have five children together. 

The Thunder released a statement about the passing of Ingrid Williams, who was 44 years old:

“The Thunder organization has heavy hearts tonight with the news of Ingrid's passing," the team wrote. "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.”

With Monty Williams coaching the Pelicans for the last five seasons, team owners Tom and Gayle Benson also released a statement:

"The New Orleans Pelicans are devastated to hear the news of Ingrid Williams' passing. Ingrid was beloved by the Pelicans organization and the New Orleans community and will forever be remembered as one of the most generous, kind and humble individuals we've ever known. Our thoughts and prayers are with Monty Williams and his family during this difficult time."

Williams is respected and well liked around the league and the loss has rocked several of his current and former players. Kevin Durant had difficulty speaking to the media about the passing of Ingrid Williams on Thursday and Pelicans big man Anthony Davis expressed deep sorrow and empathy in a poignant tweet.

Williams' coaching colleagues were rocked by the news of Ingrid's passing as well. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was visibly moved by the news, according to reporters. Williams played for the Spurs and became a member of the coaching staff after retirement.

Truly devastating news for the Williams family and the NBA as a whole.