Charlotte police: Bengals’ Henry seriously hurt after falling out of truck in domestic dispute

Charlotte police: Bengals’ Henry seriously injured

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry was seriously injured Wednesday after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute with his fiance, according to police.

Henry was found on a road in Charlotte “apparently suffering life-threatening injuries,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said in a statement. Henry was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where his condition was not immediately known.

Police said Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup as his fiance, who was not identified, was driving away. The domestic dispute continued, police said, and Henry eventually fell out of the truck.

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said he had little information other than Henry was badly hurt.

“We are aware he was in an accident and that his injuries are very serious,” Brennan told The Associated Press. “We are obviously staying in touch with the situation and are ready to offer whatever assistance we can.”

Henry was sidelined for the season after suffering a broken left forearm in the Nov. 8 game against Baltimore.

Henry is in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, who let him go after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season. Owner Mike Brown then brought him back a few months later, signing him to a two-year deal, and Henry had stayed out of trouble since his return.

A deep threat, he was fourth among Bengals receivers this season with 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns at the time of his injury.