Big Ben hurt in motorbike crash

[Da Bearfan]

Who heard about this? It's pretty bad. From ESPN (the real one, not the one on here):

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger, who last season became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to lead his team to a Super Bowl title, was injured Monday morning in a motorcycle accident and has been transported to a local hospital with head injuries of unspecified severity.

"He was alert and conscious," said Ernie Roman, shift commander for the Allegheny County emergency service, told The Associated Press.

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that early indications are the injuries are not life-threatening.

Roethlisberger, the team's first-round choice in the 2004 draft, was transported to the trauma unit of nearby Mercy Hospital, a source confirmed for ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli, but his condition is unknown.

Witnesses told authorities that Roethlisberger'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.

Steelers officials have confirmed the accident, which occurred on Second Avenue near the intersection of 10th Street in Pittsburgh, around 11:30 a.m. The route is one often taken in traveling to the Steelers' facility in the Southside section of the city.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that Roethlisberger wasn't wearing a helmet. In previous interviews, Roethlisberger has said that he does not like wearing a helmet while wearing a motorcycle.

[watchthis]

I read about it on Fox sports. Here are some other details I learned from another forum (All spelling errors are their fault)
"Update reports are there was blood everywhere. He was alert but did not know his name at first and what city he was in. He is at the hospital with armed guards at the room. "
"Pittsburgh police special unit was called in they only come to accidents with critical injuries or homicide in accidents. He is alive. steelers spokesman will be out in a little bit with updates. "
"the motercycle and car was both towed. teeth knocked out and head struck windshield and cement sidewalk and did not have a helmet on. "

[Da Bearfan]

He said that he never wears a helmet, how stupid of him.

[watchthis]

It "cramps his style"

[WilBEER]

Look at other star athletes like Kelen Winslow Jr. also got hurt in a motorcycle accident and hasn't been the same.
In Chris Duhon's contract it states that it can be terminated if he rides his motorcycle.

[doctorr]

Yeah I read that on the Comcast homepage.. Intresting. but what a dumbass to not where a helmet.

[Kris Johnson]

Yeah, preety dumb..But sad that he wrecked and hope he gets back to condition.