A French-language news outlet is reporting that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard was reportedly in a car accident over the weekend when the 20-year old fell asleep at the wheel of his car Sunday evening. Girard had just left a charity event near his home of Roberval, Quebec.
Fortunately, Girard suffered no injuries and everything seems to be fine. His mother, as well as the owner of the car have both confirmed that this is nothing more than an unfortunate accident.
His mother, Guylaine Dion, mentioned that everything was fine.