Tennessee running back Daune Morris breaks leg in single-vehicle crash, season in doubt
A Tennessee football player’s season is in jeopardy after he lost control of his car and broke his leg in a single-vehicle crash. Running back Daune Morris, fresh off a big game against then-No. 6 Kentucky that saved the Volunteers’ season, now faces doubt over whether he will be able to play the rest of the year.
According to reports citing records from the Knoxville Police Department, Morris told police he lost control of his car while making a right turn and trying to accelerate early Friday morning. His 2021 Dodge Charger hit a fire hydrant, rolled onto its side while also hitting four other cars, and eventually came to rest on its roof.
Morris was taken to the UT Medical Center. The school said in a statement: “Tennessee running back Daune Morris was involved in a one-vehicle accident off campus early Friday morning. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken leg, and is resting comfortably. We wish Daune the best in his recovery.”
The Knoxville News said Morris was also cited last month for speeding and failure to exercise due care as a driver. Police did not immediately respond to an email from OutKick.
Morris has rushed for 434 yards and three touchdowns this season, including a 66-yard score in the first quarter of last week’s 34-6 win over the Wildcats.
Tennessee entered that game No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The win put the Volunteers at the No. 8 seed in the bracket, and they now control their own destiny to play in the postseason. However, they may have to do it without Morris.
