Colin Hurley, a freshman quarterback at LSU, suffered injuries in a car accident on campus early Thursday morning, according to a police report.
Baton Rouge Fire Department and LSU Police found an unresponsive but breathing Hurley, 17, shortly before 1 p.m.
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Quarterback Colin Hurley of the LSU Tigers (Gus Stark/LSU/Getty Images/File)
Hurley is believed to have been driving a Dodge Charger at the time of the wreck and crashed into a tree at South Quad Drive and Highland Road, WBRZ reported.
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Hurley is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He saw no action during his true freshman season.
Colin Hurley of the LSU Tigers warms up. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images/File)
Colin’s family released a statement Thursday thanking medical staff and LSU football fans for supporting the player as he continues to recover.
LSU Tigers quarterback Colin Hurley (Stephen Lew-Imagn images/file)
“Colin would like to thank the first responders, the incredible doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake Heath and the many Tiger fans for their care and compassion,” the statement read. “Colin is resting and stable while more tests and care are administered. We are confident that Colin will make a full recovery from this horrific accident.”
The cause of the crash was not immediately released, but officials said impairment was not believed to have been a factor. University officials did not provide further comment on the situation because Hurley is a minor.
