Zach Linfield, the public address announcer for the University of Michigan and the Detroit Tigers, was injured in a car accident on Saturday night, WDIV ClickOnDetroit reported.
The crash occurred after the Michigan Wolverines played the Michigan State Spartans in Ann Arbor. Linfield was traveling after the rivalry matchup when another driver struck his vehicle, according to reports from both WDIV ClickOnDetroit and FOX 2 Detroit.
The impact was severe enough to trigger the vehicle’s airbags. Linfield stated that the airbags hit him with force during the collision.
Super appreciative of Canton PD and Paramedics for their assistance getting me out of the car. It was a long night and I thank God I’m healthy and in super good spirits. See everybody soon – Go Blue and Go Tigers!
Linfield shared details of his condition through a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. He reported suffering from bruises, chemical burns, and injured fingers resulting from the airbag deployment.
Despite the physical toll of the accident, Linfield was able to leave the hospital in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 8. He walked out of the medical facility at approximately 2:30 a.m., according to his own update.
“Was hit by somebody after the game Saturday night,” Linfield wrote on X. “Hit by airbags pretty good but walked away from hospital at 2:30 a.m. with bruises, chemical burns, and some injured fingers.”
Linfield thanked the first responders who arrived at the scene. He specifically thanked the Canton Police Department and local paramedics for their help in extracting him from his vehicle.
While Linfield has provided an update on his personal health, several details regarding the accident remain unconfirmed. Information regarding the identity of the other driver involved has not been made available.
Zach Linfield, the PA announcer for the University of Michigan and Detroit Tigers, was injured Saturday night while leaving the Michigan State game. https://t.co/SXMnxRtXgx
The specific circumstances surrounding the collision and whether any other individuals were injured in the crash are currently unknown. Details from the scene are still being processed by local authorities.
Linfield remains optimistic about his recovery and his ability to return to his professional roles. He told followers on social media that he is in “super good spirits” and concluded his message with, “See everybody soon – Go Blue and Go Tigers!”
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