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Jaguars' Leonard Fournette OK after car accident

A.J. Perez
USA TODAY
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) ORG XMIT: PAKS

Jacksonville Jaguars standout rookie running back Leonard Fournette escaped serious injury after a minor car accident on Tuesday.

The Jaguars said in a statement that Fournette’s vehicle was rear-ended in the collision.

“Leonard is okay and was able to drive home,” the team said in a statement. “Appreciate everyone that has reached out to check on him.”

Sgt. Dylan Bryan of the Florida Highway Patrol described the three-car collision as a "chain-reaction" accident on Interstate 295 near Jacksonville's Dames Point Bridge. Fournette's car was struck from behind by another vehicle, which was pushed forward after it had been rear-ended. 

"Nobody was injured and the scene has been cleared," Bryan told USA TODAY Sports. 

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