Iowa Women's Basketball Player Hit By Car
On the evening of Wednesday, August 18, 2021, an Iowa women's basketball player was struck by a car while walking near the university's campus. The player, whose name has not been released, was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Incident
According to witnesses, the player was walking near the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Mormon Trek Boulevard in Iowa City when she was hit by a car. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities. The incident is currently under investigation.
The Iowa City Police Department released a statement saying, "The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed at this time."
The Player's Condition
The Iowa women's basketball team released a statement on Twitter, saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with our teammate and her family at this time. We ask for privacy while she receives medical care." The team has not released any information about the player's condition, but it is reported that she sustained serious injuries.
University of Iowa Athletics Director, Gary Barta, also released a statement, saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with our student-athlete and her family during this difficult time. We are grateful for the quick response of the emergency personnel and our campus community who are providing support to her and her family."
Reactions from Teammates and Coach
Teammates and coaches of the Iowa women's basketball team have expressed their shock and concern about the incident. Many players took to social media to send their thoughts and prayers to their teammate.
Iowa women's basketball head coach, Lisa Bluder, released a statement saying, "Our team is heartbroken over the tragic accident involving our teammate. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community and ask for continued prayers for her and her family."
Conclusion
The Iowa women's basketball team and university community are rallying around their teammate who was hit by a car on August 18, 2021. The player's condition has not been released, but it is reported that she sustained serious injuries. The incident is currently under investigation by the Iowa City Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with the player and her family during this difficult time.
