Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith was reportedly involved in a car crash on Tuesday night, leading him to miss the subsequent game against the San Antonio Spurs. According to NBC Miami, the incident occurred after the Heat's game against the Orlando Magic. The team cited "personal reasons" for Highsmith's absence from yesterday's lineup.
"Our hearts go out to those who were injured," the Heat said in a statement released soon after the accident. As per reports, while Highsmith walked away unharmed, others were not so lucky to escape without injury. The Miami-Dade court system had no charges listed in relation to the crash as of yet, and efforts to immediately get a police incident report have thus far gone unanswered.
The 27-year-old forward has been contributing an average of 5.8 points per game this season for the Heat. His abrupt absence from the game has caused a stir among fans and has brought to light the road safety concerns frequently faced by players. Details about the accident remain scarce at this point.
Further information regarding the condition of the injured parties has not been disclosed. However, the Miami Heat has offered their sympathies towards those affected. As CBS Sports notes that despite the player's involvement in such an incident, the team made it clear that it will "have no further comment at this time." As the story develops, updates on Highsmith's status and the aftermath of the accident are expected to unfold.
