Denny Morrison cleared of any wrongdoing in motorcycle crash
Four-time Olympic speedskating medallist Denny Morrison will not be fined after a motorcycle crash left him with a broken leg, according to tweet he sent out on Friday.
Morrison had earlier been cleared of any criminal charges when he met with police on May 22 and the latter confirmed he was travelling at a normal speed.
Morrison, who was released from Calgary's Foothills Hospital on May 15, had been fined $155 for entering an intersection during a yellow light, but thanks to some witness testimony, that has been dismissed.
Charges fully withdrawn in court today based on multiple witness statements. Nice to have facts pull through finally. Now, back to training.
—@Denny_MorrisonThe accident occurred when Morrison hit the side of a Toyota Corolla with enough force to upend the car. Two women in their 20s were in the car but did not need to go to the hospital.
Morrison, from Fort St. John, B.C., underwent surgery May 8 and a metal rod was placed in his leg to stabilize a broken femur. Speed Skating Canada said Morrison could be walking with assistance within four to six weeks.
Morrison suffered bruising to his lung, liver and kidneys, according to Speed Skating Canada, along with a slight fracture to his radius and lumbar spine transverse process, a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee and concussion.