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Cam Newton injured in car crash
Newton's Injuries Not Believed Serious
Ed Werder discusses the latest news surrounding Panthers QB Cam Newton, who was involved in a car accident on Tuesday.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was injured in a two-car accident on Tuesday afternoon.
"Mr. Newton was involved in a two car collision on S. Church street in Charlotte at approximately 12:30 today," the Charlotte police said in a statement. "He and the driver of the other vehicle were both transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the cause of the wreck."
A man appearing to be Newton was seen strapped down to a stretcher, according to a WBTV report.
"We are closely monitoring the situation of a car wreck involving Cam Newton," the Panthers said in a statement. "We will have more information at an appropriate time."
Newton, 25, was conscious when he was transported to the hospital, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.
A witness told the Charlotte Observer that Newton was "alert" but "in pain" at the scene of the accident, which took place near the Panthers' stadium.
The Charlotte Observer tweeted out a photo of Newton after he was removed from his vehicle.
In his fourth season, the former No. 1 overall pick has thrown for 2,812 yards, run for another 425 yards and accounted for 19 total touchdowns this season (16 passing, 3 rushing) to go along with 11 interceptions for a Panthers team that remains in the hunt for the NFC South division title despite a 4-8-1 record.