Tuesday, December 13, 2011

NU Player Cited for Leaving the Scene of an Accident

According to 107.5 The Game, Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Eric Martin was cited Sunday for leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly backing his car into a parked vehicle late Saturday night. According to a Lincoln, Neb., police report, Martin backed his car into the bumper of an unoccupied vehicle in a Wal-Mart parking lot at about 11 p.m. local time Saturday.

The police report estimates the damage to the parked vehicle at approximately $2,000, while Martin's car incurred damage of about $500. Leaving the scene of an accident and failing to furnish information is a Class II misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Martin's citation is the second off-field incident involving a Nebraska player during the weekend. Huskers starting center Mike Caputo was cited early Sunday on suspicion of DUI after police allegedly found him slumped over the wheel of a running car.

Martin started two games this season and has 22 tackles, including three for loss and two sacks, as well as a fumble recovery.

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