Ex-NFL QB Joey Harrington -- Injured When SUV Strikes Bike
Ex-NFL QB Joey Harrington PUNCTURED LUNG AFTER SUV HITS BIKE
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington was seriously injured when he was struck by an SUV while riding his bike in Oregon Sunday night.
33-year-old Harrington -- a former 1st round draft pick -- was hospitalized with a broken collarbone, a punctured lung and a laceration on his head ... according to the StatesmenJournal.com.
Cops say the SUV struck Harrington from behind around 8:30 PM. The 26-year-old driver was cited by police for following too closely.
Joey's father says the former NFL player was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The injuries are reportedly NOT life-threatening -- and Harrington is expected to be released from the hospital sometime today.
