Ex-NFL star Brian Hartline ‘had been drinking’ before he flipped his ATV in scary crash
Ex-NFL star Brian Hartline had been ‘drinking’ before flipping his ATV in a scary crash at his home on Sunday…as police bodycam footage shows an overturned vehicle as medics rush to his aid
Former Miami Dolphins star and current Ohio State football coach Brian Hartline had reportedly been drinking before he and a friend flipped an ATV at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Hartline was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later tweeted that he is recovering, but now more details – and video – have come out of the moments after the crash on his property.
TMZ shared 911 audio of Hartline’s sister Jaimie calling an ambulance from the house, in which she frantically describes “hearing a really loud scream,” before revealing that Hartline and his friend had been drinking before riding in the ATV.
Police bodycam footage obtained by DailyMail.com shows the overturned vehicle as medics assist Hartline, who is lying on his back on the ground.
In 911, Jaimie reveals, “My friend’s husband called us and said, ‘Call 911 right now.’ So my brother is out with them and his wife just brought a four-wheeler over to them and I heard a really loud scream.”
Police bodycam footage shows the overturned ATV behind ex-NFL star Brian Hartline (on the floor)
Ohio State offensive coordinator Hartline was hospitalized Sunday after an ATV accident
Hartline and his family are known outdoor enthusiasts, as can be seen on his Instagram account
On Sunday night, Hartline took to social media to reassure fans that he’s okay as Ohio State Buckeyes’ season preparations quickly approach.
The team’s offensive coordinator wrote, “I appreciate everyone’s support. I crashed side by side on my property and was taken to the hospital for further examination. I’m fine,” before adding an emoji of a pair of praying hands and a greeting.
The university also released a statement about the incident on Sunday night, saying, “Ohio State assistant football coach Brian Hartline and a friend, not affiliated with Ohio State, were transported to Riverside Hospital early this morning with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in an ATV. accident on his property.
“According to Hartline, he hopes to be released from the hospital later tonight.”
Details of the incident are sketchy so far, but Hartline is an avid outdoorsman and his Instagram is filled with photos of him on boats and dipping his toes in other adrenaline-fueled activities.
Hartline, who also played WR at Ohio State during his college years, is perhaps known more for his excellent recruiting and coaching ability than his prowess as a player during his career.
He was instrumental in both the recruitment and development of first-round picks such as Terry McLaurin, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams and second-round pick Parris Campbell, among others.
Before becoming a standout coach, Hartline played in the NFL with the Dolphins and Browns
The rising coaching star is depicted with a freshly caught fish by the water
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected to be picked in the first year of this year’s NFL draft to continue the trend of stud wide outs from the Buckeyes program, while Marvin Harrison Jr. .
Hartline was promoted from wide receiver coach to offensive coordinator ahead of the 2022–23 season.
During his career, which saw him spend six seasons with the Dolphins before playing his senior year with the Cleveland Browns, Hartline recorded 344 receptions, 4,766 yards and 14 touchdowns.
His career high in yardage came during the 2012 season when he recorded 1,083 yards with the Dolphins, while his career touchdown and receptions highs came the following season when he caught 76 passes for four touchdowns.