Jacksonville, FL — Five days before the Jaguars play in the AFC Championship Game, running back Leonard Fournette has been involved in a crash.
It happened on the I-295 East Beltway approaching the Dames Point Bridge today.
Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Dylan Bryan tells WOKV News that Fournette was not at-fault in the three-vehicle, chain reaction crash. The driver who caused the collision will be cited for careless driving.
A spokesman for the Jaguars says Fournette’s car was rear-ended and he was not injured.
RB Leonard Fournette was involved in a minor accident today when his car was rear-ended.
— Tad Dickman (@TDickman89) January 16, 2018
Leonard is okay and was able to drive home.
Appreciate everyone that has reached out to check on him.
The Florida Highway Patrol thanked Fournette for thanking their trooper for his service and taking a photo with a boy who was involved in the crash.
Special Thanks to @Jaguars Leonard @_fournette for being a true professional. He took the time to take a photo with boy involved in crash and to thank our trooper for his service. We are glad to hear of no injuries in this crash. pic.twitter.com/ICQSKL9tAw
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) January 16, 2018
UPDATE: A current look at the crash @Jaguars player @_fournette was involved in on I-295 E Beltway SB approaching the @DamesPtBridge. #WOKVtraffic pic.twitter.com/QBqO0nFz6q
— WOKV News (@WOKVNews) January 16, 2018