ESPN Anchor Involved In Serious Crash In East Hartford

EAST HARTFORD, CT — A longtime anchor at ESPN is crediting state police, seat belts, and airbags for helping him walk away from a serious single-vehicle crash Sunday unharmed.

Sportscenter anchor Randy Scott, who has been with the Bristol-based cable television sports giant since 2012, said Sunday he was involved in a serious crash that totaled his vehicle.

Scott said it happened amid the heavy rains that came and went several times over the weekend.

"Rained so hard, so quickly, I hydroplaned on I-84 and drilled the concrete median," he wrote via "X" (formerly Twitter).

He said airbags and seatbelts "saved the day."

"Really lucky to walk away without a scratch," he wrote.

Hearst Connecticut Media, citing state police, said the single-vehicle accident with Scott's Toyota Highlander happened at about 3:46 a.m. on I-84 West near Exit 58.

Connecticut State Police posted on "X" that this crash is an example of how "seat belts save lives."

"Please buckle up every time you travel," wrote police.

For the full Hearst Connecticut Media report, click on this link.