Broncos RB was accident victim in high-speed police chase, has minor injuries
An NFL player was one of several accident victims that resulted from a high-speed police chase over the weekend, but fortunately he suffered only minor injuries.
The Broncos announced on Monday that running back De’Angelo Henderson was driving on Saturday when a car collided with his jeep. He was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure but treated for only minor injuries.
We're thankful that Broncos RB De'Angelo Henderson sustained only minor injuries as one of several accident victims when a car collided with his jeep Saturday.
He was taken to the hospital as a precaution and is at the team's facility preparing to participate in OTAs next week. https://t.co/WFkQedjh3l
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) May 14, 2018
Considering his Jeep was overturned in the crash, it is remarkable that Henderson only suffered some bumps and bruises.
Broncos RB De'Angelo Henderson has bumps and bruises. He became inadvertent hero as he helped stop police chase of stolen vehicle. His jeep flipped upside down is seen in this photo. Miraculous he's OK. #9sports pic.twitter.com/RsSrTh00eP
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) May 14, 2018
Broncos RB De'Angelo Henderson was on his way to pick up takeout dinner for his family when he was struck. Henderson was unexpected hero in helping to stop chase. Here was 9News story of police chase.: https://t.co/WPlqE8Svfi #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) May 14, 2018
Officers attempted to pull a vehicle over that had been reported stolen at around 8:20 p.m Saturday night, and the driver fled from officers before eventually crashing. The two people driving the stolen vehicle were among the four injured, according to CBS Denver. The driver, a 37-year-old female named Rainbow Sunset Espinoza, is facing 11 charges that include vehicular assault, eluding, motor vehicle theft, DUI-Drugs, and several traffic offenses.
Henderson, a sixth-round pick last year out of Coastal Carolina, had seven carries last season for a total of 13 yards.
