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Cards RB might face charges
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 5, 2004 12:00 AM
Cardinals running back Damien Anderson could face charges for his role in a rollover accident early Saturday morning that sent him and two of his brothers to local hospitals.
"There's reason to believe that they (officers) may suspect possible impairment," said Frank Valenzuela, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Officers seized Anderson's vehicle, a 2004 Ford Expedition. Valenzuela said the seizure is standard procedure.
"We do that all the time, any time there's a possibility of filing charges," he said.
Valenzuela said he is unsure whether officers requested a sample of Anderson's blood to test for alcohol content.
Anderson's family declined to release specific information about his injuries, said Paul Jensen, a Cardinals spokesman. Anderson and his brothers were in serious condition Saturday, according to the most recent available information.
Authorities said Damien, 24, was driving eastbound on Interstate 10 about 2:30 a.m. Saturday and lost control while exiting onto Ray Road. The vehicle went off the right side of the offramp, rolled down an embankment and landed on its top.
Anderson, a second-year player from Northwestern, was the team's third running back for much of the season. He gained 68 yards on 18 carries this season.
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 5, 2004 12:00 AM
Cardinals running back Damien Anderson could face charges for his role in a rollover accident early Saturday morning that sent him and two of his brothers to local hospitals.
"There's reason to believe that they (officers) may suspect possible impairment," said Frank Valenzuela, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Officers seized Anderson's vehicle, a 2004 Ford Expedition. Valenzuela said the seizure is standard procedure.
"We do that all the time, any time there's a possibility of filing charges," he said.
Valenzuela said he is unsure whether officers requested a sample of Anderson's blood to test for alcohol content.
Anderson's family declined to release specific information about his injuries, said Paul Jensen, a Cardinals spokesman. Anderson and his brothers were in serious condition Saturday, according to the most recent available information.
Authorities said Damien, 24, was driving eastbound on Interstate 10 about 2:30 a.m. Saturday and lost control while exiting onto Ray Road. The vehicle went off the right side of the offramp, rolled down an embankment and landed on its top.
Anderson, a second-year player from Northwestern, was the team's third running back for much of the season. He gained 68 yards on 18 carries this season.
