Florida Center T.J. McCoy Struck by Alleged Drunk Driver in Hit-and-Run
Florida Gators center T.J. McCoy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run accident involving an alleged drunk driver early Friday morning.
According to Thomas Goldkamp of 247Sports, Gainesville, Florida, police said McCoy and his girlfriend were riding a scooter when they were hit. McCoy's girlfriend was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the car that struck McCoy, 22-year-old Samantha Meldrem, was arrested after fleeing the scene and performing poorly in field sobriety tests, per Goldkamp.
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McCoy tweeted the following regarding his condition Saturday and noted he has no broken bones or fractures:
"— TJ McCoy (@Iamtjmccoy) April 15, 2017"
Last season saw McCoy's first taste of on-field action for the Gators after redshirting in 2015 due to a transfer from NC State.
He appeared in seven contests and made four starts for a Florida team that went 9-4 and reached the SEC Championship Game.
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