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Haywood Highsmith is shaken after a late-night accident involving a collision with a pedestrian assisting a disabled vehicle, resulting in injuries.

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On Thursday night, Haywood Highsmith's agent revealed that the Miami Heat forward is feeling shaken after being involved in a late-night accident. The incident occurred when Highsmith collided with a man who was attempting to assist the driver of a disabled vehicle.

Haywood Highsmith

Team:Miami HeatPosition:PG, SGAge:27Height:193 cmWeight:100 kgBirth place:United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

According to police reports, the injured man, who was pushing a disabled car without lights on down a dark road, suffered a partial leg amputation and other fractures around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Highsmith was cited for careless driving.

"Haywood struck a pedestrian pushing a disabled car without lights on down the middle of a dark road," Highsmith's agent, Jerry Dianis, said Thursday night. "Haywood immediately rushed to help the person pushing the car who had been injured. A tourniquet was applied to the injuries by a bystander, and Haywood stayed on the scene, continuously talking to the injured man and offering words of comfort until an ambulance took him to the hospital."

Police clarified that Highsmith was traveling at about 45 mph in a 40 mph zone and was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, escaping the incident unharmed.

The accident occurred as Highsmith was heading home after the Heat's game against Orlando on Tuesday, leading him to miss the team's game against San Antonio on Wednesday for personal reasons.

"This was an unfortunate accident," Dianis said. "We have been notified that the person sustained significant injuries but is in stable condition. Haywood and his family are praying for him. Haywood is, of course, shaken by this and appreciates the support and prayers he has received from the Miami Heat and fans."

As for Highsmith's return to game action, it remains uncertain, and the Heat's next game is against Boston on Sunday. The team, in a release on Wednesday, extended their heartfelt sympathies to those injured in the incident.

Highsmith, 27, is averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 37 games (24 starts) this season. This is his third season with the Heat.

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