LSU Tigers backup quarterback Colin Hurley was hospitalized following a car smashed into an oak tree near campus early Thursday morning.
Hurley, a freshman from Jacksonville, Florida, was shockingly found unresponsive behind the wheel but breathing by the Baton Rouge Fire Department.
The 17-year-old freshman had to be removed by emergency responders from the wreckage and transported to a nearby hospital.
According to a crash report obtained by WBRZ, he had a large cut on his face as he continued to go in and out of consciousness. The crash report released no cause of the accident but stated impairment was not suspected.
There was no immediate word on his condition since Colin Hurley is still a minor.
LSU officials deferred comment to the 17-year-old Hurley’s family, who has since released a statement.
“Colin would like to thank the first responders, the incredible doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake Health, and the many Tiger Fans for their care and compassion,” the family’s statement read in part.
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The second part updated his health status.
“Colin is resting and is stable while more tests and care are being administered. We are confident that Colin will make a full recovery from this terrible accident.”
Statement from LSU QB Colin Hurley’s family:
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 16, 2025
Colin would like to thank the first responders, the incredible doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake Health and the many Tiger Fans for their care and compassion. Colin is resting and is stable while more tests and care are…
Hurley was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024 out of Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla. He did not appear in a game for LSU in 2024.
Colin Hurley’s Cause of Crash Not To Be Released For Some Time
LSU freshman quarterback Colin Hurley was found unresponsive but breathing by LSU police and the Baton Rouge Fire Department on Thursday.
Hurley’s Dodge Charger crashed into a tree near the south gates of LSU’s campus, according to WBRZ. He was reportedly in and out of consciousness and sustained “a large cut on his face.”
The cause of the accident has not been released.
LSU Police, who also responded to the scene, declined to comment on a possible cause while making it clear their report would not be publicly available for at least seven to 10 days.
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