BREAKING NEWS: Roethisberger Injured in Motorcycle Accident

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_457685.htmlSteelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is in serious but stable condition and in surgery this afternoon following a serious head injury this morning after his motorcycle collided with a car on Second Avenue near the 10th Street Bridge, police said. Roethlisberger lost most of his teeth, fractured his left sinus cavity bone, suffered a nine-inch laceration to the back of his head and a broken jaw, and severely injured both of his knees when he hit the ground, police said. A plastic surgeon has been summoned. "He is right now in the (operating room) undergoing some surgery from injuries he received in this accident today," said Dr. Larry Jones, chief of trauma and burns at Mercy Hospital, Uptown. ... He was talking to me before he left for the OR. He's coherent. He's making sense. He knows what happened."

 

Does anyone know how long he will be out? I hope Big Ben gets better, but he's stupid for not wearing a helmet. I guess this gives us a better chance on taking the division if he's out for long.

 

We don't know yet.About his knees - Sprained -- thats what i just heard so thank god it's nothin that serious. There's some damage to his brain and im hoping it isn't any worse

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger apologized to the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and his family on Thursday, hours after being released from a hospital, saying he was fortunate to be alive and pledging to wear a helmet if he ever again rides a motorcycle."In the past few days, I've gained a new perspective on life," the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said in a statement released by the team. "By the grace of God, I'm fortunate to be alive ... " Roethlisberger, 24, who wrecked his bike and cracked his head on a car windshield on Monday, was discharged late Wednesday night.The youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl was not wearing a helmet when he crashed into a car that was turning left in front of his motorcycle. Pennsylvania's mandatory helmet law was repealed in 2003.But Roethlisberger said in the statement that if he ever rides a motorcycle again "it certainly will be with a helmet."Doctors have said two rounds of tests showed no brain injuries, although there was a mild concussion. Doctors used small titanium plates and screws to reassemble Roethlisberger's broken jaws and repaired other broken facial bones. He also lost two teeth and chipped several others, doctors said.In the statement, Roethlisberger said that he realizes he has a responsibility to safeguard his health in the offseason so he can continue to lead the team.The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, citing confidentiality laws, has refused to confirm media reports that Roethlisberger does not have a valid Pennsylvania motorcycle license.Roethlisberger appeared to address those reports in his statement."I never meant any harm to others nor to break any laws," Roethlisberger said. "I was confident in my ability to ride a motorcycle and simply believed such an accident would not happen to me.""People are knocking him for not wearing a helmet and all of that, but the guy is hurting,"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer said those criticizing Roethlisberger for not wearing a helmet should back off."He went through seven hours of surgery and the last thing he needs right now is guys banging on him for not wearing a helmet," Palmer said at Bengals' minicamp in Cincinnati.Police were still investigating and will not release their findings until their accident reconstruction is complete, spokeswoman Tammy Ewin said. Police have finished inspecting Roethlisberger's Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle and the car, but Ewin would not elaborate on that part of the investigation.A secretary for District Justice Oscar Petite Jr., who has jurisdiction where the crash occurred, said no citations or other charges have been filed.The car's driver, a 62-year-old woman, did not immediately return a telephone message Thursday.The Steelers have not given a timetable for Roethlisberger's return, but hope he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami. Players who visited Roethlisberger in the hospital believe he will return to action soon, with no ill effects."I look forward to being at training camp in Latrobe and winning football games this season," Roethlisberger said in the statement.The Steelers are 27-4 with Roethlisberger at quarterback and have played in two AFC championship games and won a Super Bowl during his two seasons as a starter.Bengals receiver Chad Johnson hopes the accident does not cause teams to impose more contractual limits on dangerous activities by players."They took away the (touchdown) celebrations. Now we can't enjoy ourselves outside of the facility? That's not fair," Johnson said."If you're going to do it, do it very cautiously. If you're going to ride a bike, ride it the right way. Don't speed. Do it for enjoyment. If you're going to bungee jump, have two cords in case one snaps. I don't ride anything. I just talk trash. That's it."Although Roethlisberger was able to sneak out of the hospital Wednesday night, Mercy Hospital officials did not confirm his release until Thursday morning at the request of his family.It was unclear where Roethlisberger went when he left the hospital. A bodyguard outside Roethlisberger's home did not say if the player was inside, but several vehicles were parked in the driveway and on the street nearby.AP Sports Writer Joe Kay in Cincinnati contributed to this report.</div>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer said those criticizing Roethlisberger for not wearing a helmet should back off. "He went through seven hours of surgery and the last thing he needs right now is guys banging on him for not wearing a helmet," Palmer said at Bengals' minicamp in Cincinnati.</div>As much the guy is in our division he's right, i have a lot of respect for this guy right now. Just show how classic he is.

 

Maybe next time he will actually wear a helmet, idiot.Did he not see what happened to Kellen Winslow?

 

Yeah, man but like he said there's no law in pennsylvania to wear a helmet unless you have 2 years of experieces on riding a bike. Lets just stop calling him idiot for not wearing one because what matters is that he's okay.

 

Well he is an idiot, first off he should have wore a helmet and secondely he didn't even have a valid motercycle license.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Roethlisberger cited in motorcycle mishap Click here to find out more!NFL.com wire reportsPITTSBURGH (June 19, 2006) -- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be cited for failure to wear a helmet and not having a motorcycle license after an accident last week left him with a concussion, broken jaw and nose.Roethlisberger and the driver of the car he crashed into on June 12 both had the green light, but the driver of the vehicle will be cited for failing to yield, police said June 19.Only licensed cyclists can ride without a helmet in Pennsylvania.Roethlisberger was traveling 35 mph in a posted 35 mph zone, said officer Dan Connolly. There were no mechanical problems with either vehicle, he said.Police Chief Dominic Costa said the woman driving the car had received some threatening phone calls, which police were investigating.Roethlisberger had seven hours of surgery to repair his broken jaws and other facial bones. Doctors have said tests showed no brain injuries, although there was a mild concussion. He also lost two teeth and chipped several others.He was discharged June 14 from Mercy Hospital and apologized to the team, his fans and family in a statement released June 15. He also said that he would wear a helmet if he rode a motorcycle again.</div>http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/PIT/9514858

 

Which means what? That he gets a slap on the wrist or what?

 

I don't think they are going to post his punishment because they know he will get away with it regardless of what charges he faces..

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Jun 19 2006, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Which means what? That he gets a slap on the wrist or what?</div>Nevermind, here's what his punishment is:<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Steelers | Roethlisberger fined $388Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:25:36 -0700Jonathan D. Silver, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will be fined $388 for the summary of offenses of driving without the proper class of license and riding without a helmet. The woman who made the left-hand turn without yielding will be cited and fined $106.50, according to Officer Daniel Connolly.</div>http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

 

Chump Change to Ben..lol