Ohio State Highway Patrol cites Browns’ Myles Garrett after crash

MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio — Newly launched video from the Ohio State Freeway Patrol is giving higher perception into the speedy moments after the scary automotive crash involving Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett.

What You Want To Know

• The Ohio State Freeway Patrol launched new physique digital camera and sprint digital camera movies Thursday exhibiting the aftermath of the intense crash involving Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett
• The physique cam video exhibits Garrett inside an ambulance speaking with an officer in regards to the crash
• Garrett advised the officer he did not bear in mind precisely how or why his car swerved off the highway
• Ohio State Freeway Patrol cited Garrett with failure to manage his car

The Browns mentioned the crash occurred Monday afternoon, not too lengthy after Garrett left observe in Berea.

Based on the Ohio State Freeway Patrol, Garrett and a feminine passenger have been driving on State Highway in Medina County close to Wadsworth when Garrett’s Porsche went off the highway, flipped and landed in a ditch.

“They came visiting that hill flying, went airborne, took out the hearth hydrant, and rolled 3 times,” a witness is heard telling an officer in sprint digital camera video, launched by OSHP.

An enormous query nonetheless left unanswered: what prompted the crash?

Physique digital camera video, additionally launched by OSHP, helps to delve into that query.

Within the video, you see Garrett inside an ambulance and speaking with an officer.

Garrett advised the officer that earlier than the crash he noticed a car touring in the other way.

“I didn’t swerve, I don’t bear in mind swerving out of the way in which of the automotive,” Garrett mentioned.

The officer then requested if Garrett slammed on his brakes.

“I don’t do not forget that both,” Garrett advised the officer. “I don’t know if one thing got here and I moved out of the way in which of that.”

Varied media shops initially reported that Garrett swerved to keep away from hitting an animal, although he made no point out of that within the video supplied.

OSHP cited Garrett for failure to manage his car.

Officers calculated that he was going 65 mph in a forty five mph zone after Garrett recommended he reached that pace.

As for accidents Garrett sustained, the Browns mentioned he fortunately didn’t break any bones, however that he did find yourself spraining his shoulder, straining his biceps and struggling a couple of minor laceration.

In the meantime, officers mentioned his passenger complained of an harm to her head.

Officers additionally mentioned neither alcohol nor medication have been elements within the crash.

“Hopefully you heal up quickly. Good luck man,” an officer mentioned to Garrett.

The Browns mentioned Garrett stayed house Wednesday to relaxation up, however returned to the observe facility Thursday, although remained off the sector.

“Myles Garrett won’t observe in the present day, however I do know it’ll be a day-to-day factor,” mentioned Joe Woods, defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.

Garrett’s teammates additionally proceed to indicate full help.

“He regarded blissful, simply to have the ability to see us all once more. And I simply advised him ‘I like you and I’m glad you’re right here,’ ” mentioned cornerback Greg Newsome II.

It’s nonetheless unknown if Garrett will play Sunday, Oct. 2, in Atlanta in opposition to the Falcons.