According to the Washington Post, USA soccer player Charlie Davies, was badly injured in a car accident early Tuesday, October 13. He was stable through the night at Washington Hospital Center. He had extensive operations for fractures to his right leg, left elbow and face, as well as for a lacerated bladder.
Davies was transported via helicopter to Washington Hospital Center due to the extent of his injuries. The driver was transported via ambulance. According the U.S. Park Police, the investigation into the accident will take at least one to two weeks. They are not identifying the survivors at this time.
Davies plays for the French club Sochaux. Alexandre Lacombe, president of the club indicated that they are all in shock. According to Lacombe, Davies had dreams of playing in World Cup 2010 in South Africa. However, due to the severity of his injuries, these dreams are unlikely. Furthermore, his career may now be in jeopardy.
