There’s a bit of troubling news out of Charlotte today – Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was reportedly injured in a car accident, though the severity of his injuries aren’t known at this time. Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer and Kami Mattioli of The Sporting News were at the scene covering the accident.
Cam Newton on a stretcher. Just loaded in ambulance pic.twitter.com/TP7rSRKXua
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014
Cam Newton's car overturned just above I 277 pic.twitter.com/i5UjckyfbF
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014
Other car involved in Cam Newton accident pic.twitter.com/oE6AVF5kcw
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014
Cam Newton being loaded into ambulance https://t.co/Sc2wK6KGJg
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/kmattio/status/542378391110811648
The initial report from the Observer stated that a car crashed and overturned, and another car was also involved in the accident.
CMPD officer just confirmed to me Newton was driving. Said he was able to communicate
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/kmattio/status/542379292743974912
https://twitter.com/kmattio/status/542380053808832512
Hopefully, Newton’s alright and this accident didn’t result in a serious injury.
UPDATE: Newton was smiling after the accident, and his trip to the hospital was reportedly just a precaution.
Cam Newton is conscious and smiling after crash in uptown Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/tx6R9qisSh
— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) December 9, 2014
CMPD source says no injuries to Cam Newton.He did not want to be transported. Taken to hospital as a precaution.
— Steve Crump WBTV (@SteveCrumpWBTV) December 9, 2014
