Posted by Josh Katzowitz
Browns defensive end Marcus Benard is a lucky man.
He crashed his motorcycle after practice Monday, and during the accident he was thrown 241 (!) feet through the air after his Can-Am Spyder slammed into a guardrail. Let me repeat: he was thrown 80 yards (!!) through the air (I don’t think even Tim Tebow can throw the ball that far), and all Benard suffered was a broken hand.
He won’t necessarily get off scot-free, though. According to the Associated Press, Benard -- who led the team with 7 ½ sacks last season (he’s got three tackles and a half-sack this year) and is still hospitalized at the Cleveland Clinic -- has been charged with driving under suspension and reckless operation.
Police said Benard was driving north on I-71 when one of Benard’s tires came off the road, and he lost control of his three-wheeler (two in front and one in back). After slamming into the guardrail, his bike continued on for another 687 feet before stopping (the end result is pictured above).
Last year, Benard fainted before practice and had to go to the hospital for a short time, and he later said it was because of the stress caused by the birth of his son.
So, although Benard is in trouble with the law and (I assume) his bike is ruined, today should be one of the best days of Benard’s life. After all, he’ll be alive to face the consequences of his charges, and he’ll be alive to see his young son again.
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