Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in an automobile accident Tuesday in Charlotte, according to multiple reports.
The Charlotte Observer first reported the initial details of the two-car crash. The newspaper also reported Newton was injured in the wreck. The quarterback was taken to the hospital around 12:50 p.m. ET, according to the paper.
Jonathan Jones, who covers the Panthers for the Charlotte Observer, was one of the first reporters on the scene. He tweeted this about Newton’s reported condition.
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Jones also shared these photos.
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UPDATE (1:19 p.m.): The Panthers confirmed Newton was in a car accident.
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UPDATE (1:24 p.m.): The Charlotte Observer just tweeted this photo and update.
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UPDATE (1:28 p.m.): WBTV in Charlotte is now reporting that Newton was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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UPDATE (1:40 p.m.): The full extent of Newton’s injuries are still unclear, but NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport just reported Newton’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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UPDATE (2:28 p.m.): The early news is optimistic for Newton.
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UPDATE (2:52 p.m.): Panthers owner Jerry Richardson visited Newton at the hospital, where he said his quarterback is in “good shape.”
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