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DAVIES INVOLVED IN FATAL CAR WRECK
Chad Winger - Tuesday, October 13, 2009
USMNT striker Charlie Davies is in the hospital recovering after emergency surgery following an early morning car accident on the George Washington Parkway.

Davies, after undergoing a reported five-hour operation following the 3:15 a.m. crash, is currently listed in stable condition.

A 22-year old woman has been confirmed dead in the one-car crash which has also reportedly seriously injured two others.

U.S. Park Police spokesman Sergeant David Schlosser reports that the accident tore the vehicle in half after the driver lost control and struck a metal railing that crosses the Memorial Bridge.

According to the United States Soccer Federation, police report that Davies was not the driver of the vehicle.

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Wednesday October 14, 2009
12:45 am
He is such an exciting player. Hopefully he doesn't lose any of his ability. Eduardo came back sooner than anyone thought and is performing at his best again.
That being said, life itself is more important than anything as trivial as soccer and it sounds like he is blessed to still be alive. Thoughts and prayers to the young lady's family and the other occupant of the car.

Sean


Wednesday October 14, 2009
12:12 am

That last note about Charlie's prognosis to resume high-level competition being "substantially improved" shouldn't give anyone any illusions concerning his being available for WC 2010: given these particular injuries, there's just no way.

The Beagle


Tuesday October 13, 2009
10:34 pm

*UPDATE 10:02 PM ET-A comprehensive update from Goff, which includes encouraging words from the doctor: "Due to Charlie's fitness level, his prognosis for recovery and his ability to resume high-level competition is substantially improved."

steven


Tuesday October 13, 2009
10:32 pm

*UPDATE 9:55 PM ET-Official word on Davies' injuries from Steven Goff: Tibia and femur fractures in right leg. Also lacerated bladder, facial fractures and elbow fracture. More, from several soccer journalists, including Beau Dure of USA Today: Davies will be in the hospital for at least week, and his injuries will require 6-12 months of recovery plus rehab. Titanium rods have been placed in Davies' legs, and he will require further surgery on his elbow and face.

steven


Tuesday October 13, 2009
10:16 pm

Godspeed on a quick and full recovery. We keep all involved in our prayers.

The Union Jack


Tuesday October 13, 2009
9:55 pm

Northern Virginia is one of the most stupidly complex places to drive. It is the most unnecessarily confusing and counter-intuitive designs I've ever seen. Davies is a phenomenal soccer player, and one of the best forwards we've ever had. This is a crushing loss to everyone involved. Here's to a speedy and full recovery.

Kyle


Tuesday October 13, 2009
9:21 pm

*UPDATE 9:09 PM ET-Still waiting for a fuller update on Davies' injuries. Meanwhile, Steven Goff has a story on the situation, which will be in tomorrow's first run edition of the Washington Post.

steven


Tuesday October 13, 2009
9:16 pm

Femur fractures are incredibly painful and difficult injuries to recover from. Just the immediate recovery is fraught with risk due to formation of clots in the legs and pulmonary embolism. Who knows how much, if any, blood he lost as well.

Tragic.

duriseti


Tuesday October 13, 2009
9:13 pm

UPDATE 7:48 PM ET-Goff echoes the report that Davies is out of surgery and in serious condition, with the added note that the team did indeed have a curfew last night. The implication then is that Davies broke curfew. More details will come after 9 PM ET, when Davies' family is set to arrive from California.

steven


Tuesday October 13, 2009
7:23 pm

UPDATE 7:06 PM ET-AP is reporting that Davies is listed in serious condition after emerging from surgery. Per Wikipedia, "serious" is defined as "Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable."

steven

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