Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman was arrested on Wednesday night in Bellevue, Washington on charges of vehicular assault and hit and run. He is being accused of hitting another car last night and then fleeing the scene, and is currently being held at the King County Jail without bail.
Via The Seattle Times:
“According to a jail-booking report, Coleman was driving a Dodge pickup in the 13600 block of Southeast 36th Street around 6 p.m. when his vehicle struck a Honda Civic.
After the crash, Coleman, who did not appear to be hurt, got out of his car and walked away. The other driver was hurt in the crash, possibly breaking a collarbone, a law-enforcement source said.
Bellevue police found Coleman nearby. He was arrested without incident.”
This afternoon, Coleman’s agents released a statement on the events of Wednesday night:
“On the evening of October 14, 2015, Seattle Seahawk Fullback Derrick Coleman, Jr. was involved in a two-car collision soon after leaving a team meeting. While the facts of the case are still being determined, it seems Derrick may have fallen asleep while driving home from a Seahawks’ facility. The health and well-being of all involved is our primary concern, and we are thankful to report that both parties are expected to make a full recovery. We will continue to work closely with the local officials while a full investigation is being conducted.”
The Seahawks have suspended Coleman indefinitely following the news.
