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Panthers QB Andy Dalton, family involved in car crash

By FOX TV Digital Team
Published  October 23, 2024 7:26am MST
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Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Carolina Panthers looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Andy Dalton, who took over as starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, was in a car crash with his family.
    • The team wouldn’t say what happened or whether anyone else was involved.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton and his family were in a car crash Tuesday.

The team said the 36-year-old QB was being evaluated by team personnel, but they didn’t provide much more information.

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The Panthers said Dalton, his wife, three children and the family dog were near downtown Charlotte when the crash happened. No one was taken to a hospital.

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It’s unclear what happened or whether another vehicle was involved. The Panthers have not released any additional information.

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Dalton took over the Panthers' starting job in Week 3 from Bryce Young. The team is 1-4 in those games and 1-6 overall.

The Source

  • This report includes information from The Associated Press.