ESPN anchor Randy Scott’s morning commute took a scary turn when bad weather in the Northeast created dangerous road conditions that sent the SportsCenter anchor’s car into a highway median.
Scott posted photos and discussed the ordeal on X early Sunday morning, showing his car with severe damage to it.
“Can’t thank @CT_STATE_POLICE enough for helping me this morning,” Scott wrote in the social media post. “Rained so hard, so quickly, I hydroplaned on I-84 and drilled the concrete median. “Airbags and seatbelt saved the day. Really lucky to walk away without a scratch.”
The accident occurred around 3:46 a.m. near exit 58 on I-84, according to WFSB in Connecticut.
The Toyota Highlander had to be towed from the scene, the station also reported.
And if there was any confusion about whether Scott would need a new car, he cleared that up in a separate post.
“Oh I absolutely need help with a new car,” Scott added. “This one has served me well, it’s earned a break.”
The SportsCenter anchor still made it to the ESPN studios in time to host SportsCenter alongside Gary Striewski, which started at 7 p.m.
In posts on social media, ESPN colleagues of Scott expressed their relief that he hadn’t been injured in the accident.
“Omg. So glad you’re ok,” Laura Rutledge said in a reply.
“Glad you’re ok buddy,” Dan Orlovsky wrote.
“Omg Randy, thank goodness you’re ok,” Stephania Bell said.
“Wow, man. Glad you are ok!” Doug Glanville added.
Scott has been at ESPN since 2012 and had previously worked for NESN, WINK-TV in Fort Meyers, Fla., WNEG-TV in Toccoa, Ga. and KSWO-TV in Lawton, Okla.
He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism in 2004.