COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland offensive lineman Pete DeSouza has broken both legs in a driving accident and will miss the rest of the season.
DeSouza was driving a motor scooter on campus Thursday night when he was hit by a vehicle that was turning left. The redshirt freshman suffered fractured bones in both lower legs in the collision.
DeSouza is expected to undergo surgery on Friday. He is expected to make a full recovery, but is done for the year.
The driver of the car that struck DeSouza was issued a traffic citation, according to report issued by the campus police.
