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Jun 12, 2006 7:55 pm US/Eastern
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Big Ben Listed As 'Serious But Stable'
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was involved in a motorcycle accident around 11:30am
Witnesses tell KDKA he was not wearing a helmet and appeared to have head and facial injuries
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
A motorcycle accident this morning has left Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in "serious, but stable condition" at Mercy Hospital.
Early this afternoon, Mercy's head of trauma, Dr. Larry Jones, told reporters that Roethlisberger was undergoing surgery for his injuries.
In a brief statement, Dr. Jones told reporters that Roethlisberger was coherent and talking with doctors before he was taken into the operating room.
While the cause of the crash is still under investigation, eyewitnesses tell KDKA that Roethlisberger had a green light and was headed eastbound on Second Avenue when a car turned into his path near the 10th Street Bridge around 11:30am.
Witnesses say Roethlisberger flew over the handlebars of the motorcycle and struck his head on the windshield of the car.
According to witnesses, Roethlisberger was not wearing a helmet and appeared to have head and facial injuries.
The witness tells KDKA he said his name was Ben and he seemed groggy.
Pittsburgh Police Lieutenant Kevin Kraus says city police are investigating the accident -- as they do any accident involving critical injuries.
The driver of the car -- which had Maine license plates -- left the scene with police officers.
At this point, it's not clear if any charges will be filed.
Stay with KDKA for the latest developments
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