Robert Griffin III has had his share of highs and lows in the highlight—from his electrifying Heisman Trophy win at Baylor to a rollercoaster NFL profession with the Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens.
Now a Fox Sports analyst, Griffin has managed to maintain himself in the general public eye by way of each his work in the sales space and occasional controversies, together with candid social media takes that usually spark debate. But on Friday, October 3, his identify was trending for a far completely different cause.
According to PEOPLE, the 35-year-old was touring by way of Fort Worth, Texas, along with his spouse Grete Šadeiko Griffin and their youngsters when their Mercedes Sprinter van was concerned in what he known as the “worst car accident of our lives.”
Griffin shared particulars of the incident on X, writing, “Scary crash, ricocheted off the highway divider multiple times, blown both front tires. Thankful to God that my wife and kids are safe.”
Photos posted by Griffin present the entrance of the van closely broken, whereas one other automobile—a white sedan—was wrecked and blocking visitors.
According to the Fort Worth Police Department, the crash occurred round 11:48 a.m. on the South Freeway and concerned 4 autos. Officers arrived on the scene to search out three automobiles nonetheless current; one had already left.
Medical personnel transported at the least one occupant to a close-by hospital, although their situation has not been disclosed.
The timing of the accident was notably hanging. Griffin, who lives in Houston, was in Fort Worth to cowl the TCU vs. Colorado sport scheduled for Saturday night time.
Just hours earlier than the crash, Grete posted about how a lot she liked touring with him when his work introduced him nearer to house. The couple shares three younger daughters—Gloria, Gameya, and Gia—whereas Griffin additionally has a daughter, Reese Ann, from a earlier relationship.
In the aftermath, each Robert and Grete turned to social media to share reduction that their youngsters had been secure. Grete wrote, “Thank God our kids are safe,” with coronary heart and crying emojis.
Baylor University, the place Griffin gained the 2011 Heisman, additionally weighed in, providing prayers and expressing gratitude that the household prevented extra severe accidents.