Cowherd just reported that Ben was injured in a motorcycle accident...he was not wearing a helmet. Details to come...
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scarletngrey11
All right, all right, all right.
Wow...
I remember a feature on him talking about why he doesnt wear a helmet, and how he isnt like Kellen Winslow...
I remember a feature on him talking about why he doesnt wear a helmet, and how he isnt like Kellen Winslow...
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sandgk
Watson, Crick & A Twist
They closed down the bridge where the accident happened.
There is no firm word on Ben's injuries but that alone makes it sound very, very serious indeed.
Not a Steelers fan myself, (Bengals FWIW), but this is no laughing matter. This might be dumb, it could end up being tragic, but comic it ain't.
There is no firm word on Ben's injuries but that alone makes it sound very, very serious indeed.
Not a Steelers fan myself, (Bengals FWIW), but this is no laughing matter. This might be dumb, it could end up being tragic, but comic it ain't.
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Roethlisberger Involved In Motorcycle Accident
POSTED: 11:50 am EDT June 12, 2006
UPDATED: 12:20 pm EDT June 12, 2006
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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning.The Steelers confirmed the accident for Channel 4 Action News.The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review said the accident happened on Second Avenue near the 10th Street Bridge.A witness told Channel 4 Action News that Roethlisberger went over the handlebars, hit the windshield of another vehicle and then hit the ground. <table class="storyAd" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td class="storyAdObj">
</td></tr></tbody> </table> Roethlisberger was not wearing a helmet, according to the paper.Police have closed down the bridge, Second Avenue and the Armstrong Tunnels.Roethlisberger was taken to Mercy Hospital. There is no word on the extent of his injuries. Refresh this page for updates as they become available.
Roethlisberger Involved In Motorcycle Accident
POSTED: 11:50 am EDT June 12, 2006
UPDATED: 12:20 pm EDT June 12, 2006
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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning.The Steelers confirmed the accident for Channel 4 Action News.The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review said the accident happened on Second Avenue near the 10th Street Bridge.A witness told Channel 4 Action News that Roethlisberger went over the handlebars, hit the windshield of another vehicle and then hit the ground. <table class="storyAd" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td class="storyAdObj">
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While I would do not believe in forcing everyone to wear a helmet when riding, I wouldn't dream of getting on a motorcycle without one.
Hope Ben is alright.
Hope Ben is alright.
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MolGenBuckeye
Legend
From ESPN.com:
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that early indications are the injuries are not life-threatening.
One witness told KDKA television that Roethlisberger was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital.
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that early indications are the injuries are not life-threatening.
One witness told KDKA television that Roethlisberger was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital.
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SCBuck
Offensive Coordinator
POSTED 11:55 a.m. EDT; LAST UPDATED 12:25 p.m. EDT, June 12, 2006
ROETHLISBERGER IN "PRETTY BAD" MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Steelers quarterback Ben Roetlisberger has been injured in a motorcycle accident near the 10th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh.
(As of 12:10 p.m. EDT, the Tribune-Review's web site had crashed, apparently due to the enormous spike in traffic.)
The accident occurred at 11:37 a.m. He was not wearing a helmet. A veteran police officer has told WTAE-TV that the accident was "pretty bad."
Per WTAE, Roethlisberger has been taken to the trauma unit at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. There are no specifics as to his condition.
A witness to the aftermath of the accident told WTAE at 12:11 p.m. that Roethlisberger was alert and talking to paramedics, but there was "blood everywhere." The witness also said that Roethlisberger was wearing a neck collar. As of 12:17 p.m., neither the Mercy Hospital officials nor the team would divulge any details.
Another witness told WTAE that Roethlisberger "T-boned" a vehicle, struck the windshield, rolled onto the ground and struck his head on the pavement. His eyes were open but he was very confused and disoriented. He said that he was "okay" and tried to get up.
Roethlisberger was criticized in 2005 for not wearing a helmet, which was revealed after Browns tight end Kellen Winslow wrecked his crotch rocket and suffered a torn ACL and internal injuries.
Said Roethlisberger at the time: "I'm pretty conservative and laid back. I'll just continue to be careful. [W]e always ride in a group of people, and I think it makes it even more safe."
There's no indication that Roethlisberger was riding in a group on Monday morning.
Stay tuned.
ROETHLISBERGER IN "PRETTY BAD" MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Steelers quarterback Ben Roetlisberger has been injured in a motorcycle accident near the 10th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh.
(As of 12:10 p.m. EDT, the Tribune-Review's web site had crashed, apparently due to the enormous spike in traffic.)
The accident occurred at 11:37 a.m. He was not wearing a helmet. A veteran police officer has told WTAE-TV that the accident was "pretty bad."
Per WTAE, Roethlisberger has been taken to the trauma unit at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. There are no specifics as to his condition.
A witness to the aftermath of the accident told WTAE at 12:11 p.m. that Roethlisberger was alert and talking to paramedics, but there was "blood everywhere." The witness also said that Roethlisberger was wearing a neck collar. As of 12:17 p.m., neither the Mercy Hospital officials nor the team would divulge any details.
Another witness told WTAE that Roethlisberger "T-boned" a vehicle, struck the windshield, rolled onto the ground and struck his head on the pavement. His eyes were open but he was very confused and disoriented. He said that he was "okay" and tried to get up.
Roethlisberger was criticized in 2005 for not wearing a helmet, which was revealed after Browns tight end Kellen Winslow wrecked his crotch rocket and suffered a torn ACL and internal injuries.
Said Roethlisberger at the time: "I'm pretty conservative and laid back. I'll just continue to be careful. [W]e always ride in a group of people, and I think it makes it even more safe."
There's no indication that Roethlisberger was riding in a group on Monday morning.
Stay tuned.
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scooter1369
HTTR Forever.
Apparently he tried to get up after the accident.
There are two people giving the same exact account of having talked to him after the accident. Same exact dialogue.
Someone is just trying to get some recognition.
There are two people giving the same exact account of having talked to him after the accident. Same exact dialogue.
Someone is just trying to get some recognition.
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msnbc
Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle crash
Super Bowl-winning QB wasn't wearing helmet; condition unknown
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been in a motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh this morning.
Witnesses are telling authorities that the player's motorcycle collided with a car near a downtown intersection and that Roethlisberger's head hit the windshield and was bleeding.
Roethlisberger has said in the past that he prefers not to wear a helmet when riding.
One witness told KDKA television that Roethlisberger was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital.
A Steelers spokesman is at the hospital and confirmed Roethlisberger is being treated there, but wouldn't provide additional details.
Roethlisberger injured in motorcycle crash
Super Bowl-winning QB wasn't wearing helmet; condition unknown
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been in a motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh this morning.
Witnesses are telling authorities that the player's motorcycle collided with a car near a downtown intersection and that Roethlisberger's head hit the windshield and was bleeding.
Roethlisberger has said in the past that he prefers not to wear a helmet when riding.
One witness told KDKA television that Roethlisberger was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital.
A Steelers spokesman is at the hospital and confirmed Roethlisberger is being treated there, but wouldn't provide additional details.
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I have no idea who was at fault, but either way, I'm thinking the driver of the car could be as welcome in Pittsburgh as this guy is in Chicago:
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