On 9 December 2014, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was injured in a car crash near the team's stadium in Charlotte:
We are closely monitoring the situation of a car wreck involving Cam Newton. We will have more information at an appropriate time.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 9, 2014
One witness told the Charlotte Observer Newton's truck flipped several times after it collided with a Buick Sedan at the intersection of Church and Hill Street. Another witness, Joshua Wrona, said the truck never flipped:
"From my vantage point, he came out of nowhere and hit Cam. It was a pretty vicious collision."
Shortly after the crash the Carolina Panthers posted a message on Twitter saying their QB was in fair condition:
Cam Newton is in fair condition and undergoing tests at Carolinas Medical Center and will remain there overnight for observation.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 9, 2014
Unfortunately, Newton's injuries were more serious than the team initially believed. According to the Panther's official Twitter account, the former No. 1 draft pick suffered two transverse processes fractures in his lower back:
Further testing revealed that Cam Newton has two transverse process fractures in his lower back and no further internal injuries.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 9, 2014
Last updated: 9 December 2014