The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback, Andy Dalton, was involved in a car accident on Tuesday, as confirmed by a team representative. The incident occurred in the afternoon on October 22 in Charlotte, while Dalton’s vehicle was traveling westbound on Sardis Road near Providence Road.
Details surrounding the accident remain unclear, including who was driving Dalton’s car and whether other vehicles were involved. According to the Panthers spokesperson, Dalton was accompanied by his wife, three children, and their dog at the time of the crash. Fortunately, none of them required transportation by emergency medical services.
Dalton is currently being assessed by the team’s medical staff, but it has not been disclosed if he sustained any injuries. Information regarding the wellbeing of his family or any other individuals involved in the accident is also not available at this time.
The Panthers’ spokesperson did not release further details about the incident.
Dalton has taken on the starting quarterback role after head coach Dave Canales made the decision to bench Bryce Young, the top pick in the 2023 draft. Dalton started strong with a three-touchdown game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but the team has struggled recently, suffering four consecutive losses, including a heavy 40-7 defeat to the Washington Commanders last weekend.
After the game, Dalton stressed the need for the team to reflect on their performance, indicating that many small factors need attention to improve their situation.