The car wreck which threatened the life of former Rams running back Isaiah Pead has ended his playing career, according to Rams coach Jeff Fisher. Fisher said he spoke to the family of the former second-rounder. Pead also played for the Dolphins, and had worked out for the Chiefs recently in hopes of getting back into the game. “Our organization’s hearts and prayers go out to the Isaiah Pead family,” Fisher said, via ESPN. “I spoke with his mom [on Saturday]. He’s struggling, and he’s going to have a tough road. We’re hoping that he’ll come through this, but his career is over, and he was an outstanding young man while we had him.” Pead was ejected from his car in the single-car accident Saturday. He was not wearing his seatbelt. Police said drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the crash, in which he drove off the side of Interstate 670 in Ohio. A passenger in his care was in stable condition.
Awful...you hate to see a career end this way. Hopefully he makes a full recovery to lead a normal life.
Man... it doesn't matter how strong or fast you are, how young or old, how rich or poor. There are no guarantees about tomorrow.
I'm so gutted about this. The guy was not only on the team but was a fan favorite just a few months ago.
I feel the same way, Ohio. Its crazy that anyone would get in a car and not put their seatbelt on. I won't move my car one inch until everyone inside has theirs on properly.
One of my best friends, triathlon competitor, lady killer, new Border Patrol agent, paralyzed after riding in the backseat of a truck without a seatbelt. He was with two other agents. They were wearing a belt. They were in a remote part of Arizona and they had to call a helicopter in because the SUV was on top of my friend, who was stuck. I ALWAYS wear a seatbelt and wont' even move unless everyone inside is buckled in.
No doubt about it. Maybe it's an age thing but it seems like I used to think seat belts were not a big deal, and probably for the last 10 years I won't start the car without everyone wearing them.
Would be a nice gesture if the teams somehow acknowledged him at the game, their prayers being with him etc, since he was with both organizations.
Blow out was also a major factor, apparently. A sober reminder that no matter how good a driver you may or may not be, no matter how good the conditions around you may appear to be, there can always be factors in play outside your control or even awareness. Phinsider link.
Lower left leg amputation. He's lucky to be alive, however. Doing 90+ mph and not wearing a seat belt is no bueno. I feel bad for the guy and hope he can overcome his injuries.
