The following is the released statement to the media from the University of Illinois Campus Police Department on the accident involving basketball players Brian Carlwell and Jamar Smith. Changes in previous reports were minor.

• At 2321 hours (11:21 p.m.) on Monday, February 12, 2007, UIPD officers located a traffic crash scene at 2021 S. First Street. The scene of the crash indicated a that a vehicle had struck a tree.
• The vehicle involved in the traffic crash was located at the College Park Fields Apartment Complex in Savoy.
• An injured passenger in the vehicle, Brian Carlwell, was transported to Carle Hospital.
• Through investigation of responding officers, it was determined that Jamar Smith was the driver of the vehicle. Smith was treated and released from Carle Hospitat.
• Smith was issued an Illinois Vehicle Code citation for Improper Lane Usage.
• A blood was urine analysis of Smith was obtained and has been submitted to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab.
• The investigation is continuing. A complete case file with reports will be submitted to the State’s Attorney’s Office when the investigation is completed.

Basically nothing new was stated in the update that the Daily Illini didn’t already know. Outside of this information from the Campus Police, it has also been confirmed that Smith was not in the vehicle with Carwell when police found the car. It has not been made clear where Smith was when Carlwell was found, but both were taken to the hospital. Smith was treated and released, while Carlwell was admitted in critical condition. He has since been upgraded to fair condition and will be released over the weekend barring any major setback. The coaching staff expects a full recovery for Carlwell. Smith went home yesterday to be with his family in Peoria. No other charges have been filed against Smith other than the improper lane usage, but Smith could face additional charges if the State Police Crime Lab concludes Smith was intoxicated or if it is concluded Smith fled the scene of the crash.

Check in with the DI Sports Blog for up-to-date posts on the accident and DailyIllini.com for indepth coverage.

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