Chandler Parsons injured

Atlanta Hawks forward and former Florida Gator Chandler Parsons was involved in a serious car accident on Wednesday at 2 p.m. He was traveling home from practice when he was struck by a driver who was arrested for driving under the influence. Three cars were involved in the crash, which occurred in a busy intersection.

Parsons suffered a number of serious injuries including a traumatic brain injury, a disc herniation and a torn labrum. The injuries are potentially career-ending according to a statement released by his attorneys, John Morgan and Nick Panagakis of Morgan & Morgan.

“Chandler was in peak physical condition at the time of the wreck,” the statement said, per Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes. “He is now working with a team of doctors to regain his health, and at this time, his ability to return to play is unclear.

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