Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a two-car wreck in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, when his large Dodge truck collided with a Buick sedan, according to the Charlotte Observer.
From the report: Newton, lying prone in black workout clothes, was treated on a sidewalk along the bridge for at least 20 minutes before a Medic ambulance took him away.
A witness told the Observer that Newton was “in pain,” while a newer report from ESPN's Ed Werder says that the 25-year-old did not suffer any major injuries, only bruises and scrapes.
Here are a couple post-incident photos, via Getty:
Teammates and players from around the league shared their support for Newton on Twitter:
Prayers up for my brother cam! I'm hoping everything is ok!
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) December 9, 2014
Keep @CameronNewton in your prayers today. Hope you're alright man. — Brian Folkerts (@BrianFolkerts) December 9, 2014
Really hope Cam is alright. Keep him in your prayers. @CameronNewton — Richie Brockel (@RichieBrockel) December 9, 2014
Praying for my bro Cam! Hope he's ok — Mike Vick (@MikeVick) December 9, 2014
Praying for you Cam that you heal up quickly boss! — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 9, 2014
Prayer's up for Cam!! Lord I hope it's nothing serious! — Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) December 9, 2014
Heard Cam Newton was involved in a car accident. Hope he is alright! #NFL — Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) December 9, 2014
As of 2 p.m., there was no word on whether Newton would be able to play in the Panthers’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 14.
Source: Preliminary tests on Cam Newton indicate no fractures of other serious injuries. Still being evaluated but appears scrapes, bruises
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) December 9, 2014
