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Boston Celtics forward Glen (Big Baby) missed a recent game against the Knicks after his SUV spun out of control on the snowy Massachusetts turnpike. Davis suffered whiplash and a concussion after he shattered the driver’s side window with his head. He was wearing a seatbelt when the turnpike accident occurred.

Davis was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he was visited by Celtics general manager Danny Ainge and several teammates. Fortunately, there were no major injuries in the three-car accident.

After missing two basketball games, Davis returned to the court to face-off against the LA Lakers, scoring four points and four rebounds in just 13 minutes.

Davis told the Boston Herald that the car crash “was scary. Any accident you get in is scary. You know, you’ve just got to appreciate life and really understand the reason why you’re here. I’m always thankful for that, and thank God that nobody got seriously injured.”

Christmas Eve a bummer on road for Celtics, Boston Herald, December 26, 2008
Glen (Big Baby) Davis injured in car accident on way to game, New York Daily News, December 21, 2008 Continue reading

The Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control recently released a report that examines the causes of unintentional injury and death among American children and teens. The report found that falls and motor vehicle accidents top that list.

In fact, over half (60%) of the deaths resulting from unintentional injuries were traffic-related and involved car passenger, cyclists, or pedestrians.

The report also breaks down the overall death rates by state, which illuminates some regional patterns. The northeast tended to have the lowest death rates, with Massachusetts at the lowest rates for children ages 0-14 and the District of Columbia at the lowest rate among ages 15-19. The highest rate of transportation-related deaths was in the South and upper Midwest.

Falls and Car Accidents Cause Most Injuries in U.S. Children, MedPage Today, December 11, 2008 Continue reading