SHARON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crash Monday afternoon.
A Cleveland Browns spokesperson confirmed it happened while Garrett was leaving the practice facility in Berea.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Garrett was heading southbound in his 2021 Porsche on State Road around 3 p.m. when the vehicle went off the right side of the road and overturned.
The vehicle landed in a ditch near a field with car parts still scattered around the side of the road.
Troopers responded to a report of a rollover.
Investigators say there was also a female passenger in the car at the time.
Both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They were both wearing seatbelts, OSHP reports.
Garett’s agent told FOX 8 that he didn’t suffer any broken bones in the crash.
Investigators say impairment isn’t suspected.
His agent released the following statement on Twitter:
“Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car accident this afternoon and was transported to a local hospital to be medically evaluated. While we are waiting to learn the extent of his injuries, he has been alert and responsive. The Garrett family would like to thank the medical personnel that got Myles and his passenger out of the vehicle and safely transported to the hospital.”
We’re working to gather more information. Check back for updates on this developing story.