Michigan running back Drake Johnson was hit by a forklift during training on Wednesday, according to several reports.
The fifth year senior is believed to have been stretching before being hit by the heavy machinery.
Guy said Johnson was "stretching with headphones and the forklift had something on it that was blocking their vision." #Michigan
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) April 14, 2016
I'm told Michigan RB Drake Johnson WAS seen at the hospital today. Guy who says he saw him said he was hit by forklift while stretching.
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) April 14, 2016
However, no further details of the incident have been revealed yet.
The university is prohibited from commenting on his medical condition by federal privacy laws but released the following statement:
“On Wednesday, an accident occurred at the indoor track and field building involving student-athlete Drake Johnson. He was evaluated by a U-M Athletic Department team physician and was referred to the U-M Health System for further evaluation.”
Drake himself tweeted the following message:
All I can say is thank god.
— Drake Johnson (@DRAKEington) April 13, 2016
The 22-year-old’s time in Ann Arbor has been derailed by injuries and bad luck.
He suffered ACL tears in 2013 and 2014 but rebounded to rush for 271 yards and four touchdowns last season.
We’re glad that the injuries don’t seem to be life-threatening and wish you a speedy recovery, Drake.
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