Jaguars Player Reportedly Causes Two Car Wrecks, Tries to Flee Scene

Friday, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Quentin Groves was headed to the airport to catch his team's chartered flight to Seattle -- where they'd eventually get their teeth kicked in, 41-0. On the way, though, he wasn't exactly what you would call a cautious motorist.

According to reports from the Jacksonville area, Groves did some damage to two different vehicles with some careless driving. Reportedly, Groves clipped one car while changing lanes -- sending it spinning -- and then abruptly changed lanes again before slamming on the brakes. This caused another car to end up wedged under Groves' car.

When Groves stopped to confer with the driver of the vehicle under the back of his car, he simply said that he was "a Jaguar" and had "a plane to catch." So, he just took off, the reports said.

A good Samaritan-type in the area ended up following Groves and blocked his car about a quarter-mile away until police arrived. Reports late Sunday night on the Florida Times-Union's Web site indicate Groves was not charged with fleeing the scene. He was only given a warning, which is totally the police officer's discretion, for an improper lane change. There was ambiguity whether Groves was actually charged with causing both crashes, as a full police report had not been completed yet, according the the Times-Union's report.

Groves' actions, however, could be construed as hit-and-run and leaving the scene of an accident, which is a felony in many states, including Florida.

Groves was uninjured in the accident and his vehicle -- a Cadillac Escalade -- was apparently working well enough to still get him to the airport, but the others involved weren't so fortunate. One driver is still in the hospital with a concussion and back pain, and has around $5,000 worth of damage to his car, according to reports. The other has a totaled car and initially visited the hospital with back and arm pain, reports also said.

After all that, Groves still missed the chartered flight and had to fly commercial to Seattle.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)

10-12-2009 @ 5:02AM

Mario said...

Cannot believe the season the Jags are having...

10-12-2009 @ 2:52PM

WHATZ UP? said...

WHY DO YOU FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE JAGS SUCK?

10-12-2009 @ 3:07PM

Sieben said...

Damn correct me if im wrong, this isn't about the Jags season. This is about the A.H. player. I hope they sock it to his dumb ASS

10-12-2009 @ 10:25PM

no more said...

i can your team sucks bitch

10-13-2009 @ 1:05AM

Bobby G said...

The article says: "Groves' actions, however, could be construed as hit-and-run and leaving the scene of an accident..." Gee, ya think?

10-12-2009 @ 8:23AM

muskymike7 said...

Just another rich guy getting off. He should be in jail.

10-12-2009 @ 5:01PM

nygeng said...

outstanding comment the more you have the less you are held responsible. even these sports players act like jack asses and should be held to a higher standard. after all our kids look up to these idiots.

10-12-2009 @ 2:10PM

Wraith said...

Wow I'm a Jaguars fan but this guy needs to be suspended or something, they can't let him get away with this!

10-12-2009 @ 2:44PM

Hugh said...

I agree. It doesn't matter what color his skin is, he's obviously an irresponsible putz for not leaving home at an appropriate time to make the flight without having to drive like a maniac. That's the downside of these athletes being catered-to their whole lives, they can't think for themselves.

10-12-2009 @ 2:15PM

phdini said...

if you or me caused two accidents and fled the scene, we would still be in hand cuffs... wtf.

10-12-2009 @ 5:43PM

Ed said...

If you or I . . .

10-12-2009 @ 2:22PM

Terry said...

I wonder if del rio suspended the wrong Jag? What did Mike Sims-Walker do, hopefully it wasnt what this guy did, the dude needs for apologize and fork over medical bills and car repairs,if he doesnt kick his out of the nfl and send him to jail.

10-12-2009 @ 2:25PM

Ezduzzt said...

This is another example of why athletes think they are above the law and have a sense of entitlement.

10-12-2009 @ 2:28PM

dodah001 said...

He got mo moves den ex-lax...Now he know wut to do wid his signing bonus. Stead of struttin his stuff wid da Ho's in da "hood", he be payin for da accident and his lawyers. But, dis be a typical "Garboon" way of handlin da situation!
He probably goin to plead not guilty!!!

10-12-2009 @ 2:31PM

jagmar2 said...

I'm sure missing the team charter is a violation of the teams rules... They can suspend Mike Sims-Walker for violating team rules (curfew/bed check) but let Groves play? Pretty sure Walker didn't commit any felonies. Even though he wasn't "initially" charged, this isn't over for Groves... The state can still pick up the charges based on the facts... Being late for a flight isn't a good enough reason to leave the scene of an accident... WITH injuries?... "I'm a Jaguar!"... not cool...

10-12-2009 @ 2:34PM

dino said...

"Concussion and back pain" with one and "Back and arm pain" with the other...hmmm, I wonder if some money would make them feel better?

10-12-2009 @ 2:43PM

SO, WHY IS HE GETTING OFF? BECAUSE HES A FOOTBALL PLAYER? THE JAG OFFS STINK. AND HE IS NOT A PRO BOWL TYPE OF PLAYER.IN OTHER WORDS HE SUCKS TO.

Lita said...

Not charged with fleeing "at the officer's discretion?" I'd like to hear the officer's reason for letting this moron go. Has he been as generous for a "regular person" who fled the scene of an accident? If not, then he should be suspended. As for the player, I suggest he give up a license and get a bus pass for six months. Let him walk among "the little people." What a turd.