Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott cited in car accident

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor-injury car crash prior to leaving for Arizona with the rest of his team, Columbus police told multiple outlets.

Elliott was cited for driving under suspension, driving without a license and failure to control following the accident.

“He was the at-fault driver,” said Denise Alex-Bouzounis, a division spokeswoman told the Columbus Dispatch.

Police said Elliott told them he hit a puddle, hydroplaned and then collided with a car carrying two other people. One of those people sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Elliott was not injured.

Elliott is expected to be available for Friday’s Fiesta Bowl game against Notre Dame.

Spokesman says Ohio St. RB Ezekiel Elliott's car accident/report of citation won't affect his status for the Fiesta Bowl against Notre Dame

— Eric Seger (@EricSeger33) December 28, 2015

Elliott, a junior who said he would not be returning for his senior season, led the Big Ten with 1,672 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.

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