NBA's Haywood Highsmith In Car Crash, Man Reportedly Has Leg Partially Amputated
Report: NBA's Haywood Highsmith Involved In Car Accident Man Suffers Partial Leg Amputation
Heat player Haywood Highsmith was involved in a car accident following Tuesday night's game in Miami ... a crash that reportedly left one man in critical condition with a partially amputated leg.
The Heat say 27-year-old Highsmith -- an undrafted free agent out of Wheeling University in 2018 -- got in the wreck heading home from their contest against the Orlando Magic, in which he recorded three minutes of action in the 121-95 win.
According to local reporter Andy Slater, Highsmith hit a man who was helping another driver who was stuck in the middle of the road.
The man who was struck remains in critical condition, the report added.
The Heat released a statement on the incident ... saying, "Our hearts go out to those who were injured."
Highsmith will sit out Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to "personal reasons."
Highsmith -- who has also suited up in the G League and overseas -- has appeared in 37 games this season ... averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds so far. It's unclear when he is expected to rejoin the team.
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