Kellen Kneivel cited for crash

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CLEVELAND (AP) - Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. will be charged with disregarding safety in the motorcycle crash that put his 2005 season in jeopardy, police said.


Police in suburban Westlake will issue a citation Friday afternoon, Lt. Ray Arcuri said. The charge carries a maximum fine of $150 with no jail time.



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Kellen Winslow's busted-up bike. (Westlake Police Dept. / Associated Press)

Winslow tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee when he crashed, two sources within the league told The Associated Press. An injury such as Winslow's typically requires 10 to 12 months of rehabilitation.

Winslow also sustained unspecified internal injuries when his motorcycle hit a curb at 35 mph and he flipped over the handlebars while practicing in a parking lot near his home May 1.

The Browns have Winslow's medical test results but the club cannot disclose the nature of his injuries because they have not received permission from Winslow or his family.

He spent nine days in the Cleveland Clinic before being released last week. Winslow, who has been resting at home, has not commented on his accident or his injuries. Winslow, who missed 14 games as a rookie with a broken leg, breached a hazardous activities clause in his contract by riding the motorcycle. The Browns could ask him to return part of the money he already has been paid as part of his six-year, $40 million contract.
 

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Shoulda bought a Harley. Schmuck.
 

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What kind of law did Winslow break? I thought the accident occurred in a parking lot... Did the curb he hit sue Winslow for damages? Maybe it was the crapemyrtle or live oak sapling who wanted compensation. Just leave the kid alone and let him reflect on his miscalculated flight that should have happened within the confines of a motorcycle safety course. Kind of ridiculous to fine him now IMO. Damage already done, no football for KWJr. in 05-06.
 

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It just amazes me people with ZERO riding experience feel compelled to get on a powerfull bike - totally clueless.

One of the funniest examples Ever: Guy had a new bike and let a novice friend on who he thought knew what he was doing. Went down a cul de sac, in taking the turn popped the clutch and wheelied into a parked truck. Not that different than what Kellen did.
 
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