Injured Man Sent to Hospital in Critical Condition
A man involved in a car crash was transported to South Medical Center in critical condition. According to police records, he later underwent a partial leg amputation and may have suffered other fractures.
NBA Player Involved in Accident
The driver responsible for the crash was identified as Highsmith, a player for the Miami Heat. He was driving home from the team’s arena at the time of the accident.
Speeding in a 40 mph Zone
Crash reports obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel revealed that Highsmith was driving approximately 45 mph in a 40 mph zone. The police confirmed that he was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol and escaped without injuries.
Player Absent from Game
Highsmith was not present for the Miami Heat’s game on Wednesday night, with the team citing personal reasons for his absence. He is currently averaging 5.8 points this season.
Team Releases Statement
The Miami Heat released a statement acknowledging the incident. “We have been made aware that Highsmith was involved in a car accident heading home from last night’s game,” the statement read. The team expressed concern for those injured and did not provide an update on Highsmith’s return.
It remains uncertain when Highsmith will rejoin the team, as their next game is scheduled for Sunday against an undisclosed opponent.
No Criminal Charges Expected
Highsmith’s citation for the accident is not considered criminal, according to officials. Further details regarding the crash were not disclosed.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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