Colin Hurley, the new midfielder At LSUOn Thursday morning, he was seriously injured in a traffic accident that occurred on campus, according to a police report.
Baton Rouge Fire Department and LSU Police Police found Hurley, 17, unresponsive but breathing, shortly before 3 a.m. near the gates to one of the campus entrances, according to the report.
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Quarterback Collin Hurley of the LSU Tigers (Gus Stark/LSU/Getty Images/File)
It is believed Hurley was driving a Dodge Charger at the time of the accident and struck a tree at South Quad Drive and Highland Road. WBRZ reported.
Hurley is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He did not see any action during his true freshman season.
Colin Hurley of the LSU Tigers warms up. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images/File)
Cullen's family issued a statement Thursday thanking the medical staff and LSU Football fans To support the player as they continue to recover.
LSU Tigers quarterback Collin Hurley (Photo/Stephen Law-Imagine file)
“Colin would like to thank the first responders, the amazing doctors and nurses at Our Lady of Lake Heath and the many Tiger fans for their care and compassion.” Read the statement. “Colin is resting and in a stable condition while further testing and care are carried out. We are confident that Colin will make a full recovery from this horrific accident.”
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The cause of the accident was not immediately announced, but officials said the defect was not believed to be a factor in the accident. University officials did not provide any further comment on the situation because Hurley is a minor.
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