Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital on Tuesday after being injured in a car accident in Charlotte on Tuesday, according to the Charlotte Observer.

The extent of his injuries are not yet known, nor is it known whether he was taken the hospital for precautionary measures.

The two-car accident occurred in Uptown Charlotte near Bank of America Stadium.

According to reports, the other driver involved in the accident ran a red light and struck Newton's truck, causing it to flip several times.

The Panthers have not yet released an official statement.


Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday, Charlotte Observer reports | NOLA.com

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

He's probably faking it.

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

I could make a "Superman can't get hurt" joke here, but, I will just wish him well. Truly hate to see this happen to anyone.

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

He's been in an accident all season called the NFC South.

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

Hope he's good. Football is one thing , life is another. As much as yall gripe about class I've found none on this post from us " classy " saints fans.

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

It was reported he was not hurt.

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

Panthers say he has 2 transverse fractures. They said it was basically the same injury that Romo had.

Re: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured in car accident Tuesday
 

People were tweeting that he appeared fine within minutes after it was first reported. Under the circumstances, I find it near impossible to find any compassion for the guy that exudes classlessness with his unrelenting taunting.