Jaguars Running Back Fournette Not Hurt In Car Accident
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette escaped injury after what authorities say was a minor, three-car crash.
Special Thanks to @Jaguars Leonard @_fournette for being a true professional. He took the time to take a photo with boy involved in crash and to thank our trooper for his service. We are glad to hear of no injuries in this crash. pic.twitter.com/ICQSKL9tAw
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) January 16, 2018
The team said its star running back's car was rear-ended about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, and that he was not hurt. He was able to drive home after the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Fournette was not at fault in the crash.
News agencies report that Fournette was driving his 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 600.
Fournette and the Jaguars play the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC Championship game.
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