FARMINGTON HILLS (WWJ) Michigan State Police confirmed that Lions player Nate Burleson was in a
car
crash at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday.
The incident happened on westbound I-696 near Drake in Farmington Hills, police said, when Burleson was “trying to catch an object that was falling off his seat.”
He reached down to pick it up and hit the median wall, Lt. MIchael Shaw said.
Burleson was at fault in the one-car crash, Shaw said; but no ticket was issued.
Alcohol was not involved, Shaw said, adding Burleson declined
medical
treatment, though he did suffer a “minor injury.”
The Free Press’ Dave Birkett t
weeted that Burleson broke his arm in two places and will have surgery. Birkett also reported that Burleson was driving home after watching Monday Night Football with his teammates.
The Lions confirmed the reports of surgery.
“Lions wide receiver
Nate Burleson was involved in a one car accident overnight,” the team stated in a press release.
“Burleson suffered a broken arm and will undergo surgery today. Police confirm there was no alcohol involved. We will provide appropriate updates when more information on Burleson’s condition becomes available.”
Burleson’s game Sunday was one of his best in recent memory. He recorded 116 receiving yards, the most on the team.