Drake Johnson Allegedly Struck By Forklift At Practice, Michigan Releases Statement
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
Rumors were flying Wednesday on the internet and message boards that Michigan RB Drake Johnson was run over by a fork lift while stretching for track practice.
Drake Johnson is cursed. Really, really cursed. Hope he's OK. P.S. How the FUQ does this happen? pic.twitter.com/Z3cva5tEqW
— Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) April 14, 2016
Drake Johnson after a freak accident. U-M issues statement that he was checked out by personnel and referred to UMHS https://t.co/AM2EbWjCtu
— Chris Balas (@Balas_Wolverine) April 14, 2016
Statement from UM confirms Drake Johnson involved in an accident at indoor track bldg and was referred to UM health system for evaluation.
— angelique (@chengelis) April 14, 2016
The University of Michigan, which cannot comment on any player's medical conditions per federal privacy laws, released the following statement:
On Wednesday, an accident occurred at the indoor track and field building involving student-athlete Drake Johnson. He was evaluated by a U-M Athletic Department team physician and was referred to the U-M Health System for further evaluation.
How badly was he injured? Johnson himself Tweeted: "All I can say is thank God."
Johnson has battled injuries in his time with the Michigan Wolverines. He tore his ACL in the season opener in 2013 and then tore it again against Ohio State in 2014.