Georgia safety Richard LeCounte was involved in a traffic accident in Athens, Georgia, after the team returned from Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday evening, Athens-Clarke County Sgt. John Q. Williams confirmed to ESPN.
There were multiple vehicles and a dirt bike involved in the accident, Williams said. LeCounte suffered undisclosed injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Sources told ESPN’s Mark Schlabach that LeCounte is expected to miss at least a few weeks after suffering a shoulder injury and several cuts and bruises. His injuries will not require surgery.
LeCounte, a preseason All-America selection and team captain, had 13 tackles and three pass breakups in Georgia’s 14-3 victory earlier Saturday against Kentucky.
The fifth-ranked Bulldogs might also be without safety Lewis Cine in next week’s game against No. 10 Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Cine suffered an ankle injury against the Wildcats on Saturday. Defensive linemen Jordan Davis and Julian Rochester were also hurt at Kentucky.