Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III and his family confirmed they were involved in a four-car accident on a highway while traveling to Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, Oct. 3.
There were only three cars present when the police arrived, with the fourth having left the scene, according to TMZ.
“Just got in the worst car accident of our lives with my wife and kids in Fort Worth, Texas,” Griffin said in a post on X. “Scary crash, ricocheted off the highway divider multiple times, blown both front tires. Thankful to God that my wife and kids are safe.”
Griffin’s wife, Grete, stated in a post on her Instagram story that her children were OK, but she went to the hospital for a CT scan after hitting her head during the accident. She also revealed that the former Baylor quarterback was getting his back checked out.
Griffin and his wife have three daughters. He also shares a daughter with his first wife.
Griffin, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, was in town after being scheduled to serve as part of the color commentary team for FOX Sports during the broadcast of TCU’s football game against Colorado. It remains unclear what his status is for the game on Saturday, Oct. 4.
The status of others involved in the accident has not been completely disclosed. Check back for more updates.