ESPN anchor Randy Scott’s morning commute took a scary turn when severe weather in the Northeast caused treacherous road conditions, sending the SportsCenter anchor’s car into a highway median.
Scott posted photos to X in the early hours of Sunday morning, recounting the incident and showing his car in severe damage.
“I’m so grateful to @CT_STATE_POLICE for their help this morning,” Scott said. she wrote in a social media post.“The rain suddenly started coming down really hard and I hydroplaned on I-84, putting a hole in the concrete median. My airbag and seatbelt saved my life. I’m really lucky I escaped uninjured.”
The accident happened around 3:46 a.m. near Exit 58 on I-84. According to WFSB in Connecticut.
The station also reported that a Toyota Highlander had to be towed from the scene.
If there was any doubt about whether Scott needed a new car, he clarified that in another post.
“Yeah, I definitely need help with the new car,” Scott added. “This car has served me well and deserves a break.”
The SportsCenter anchor arrived at the ESPN studios along with SportsCenter host Gary Stryski, whose show began at 7 p.m.
In social media posts, Scott’s ESPN staff expressed relief that no one was injured in the accident.
“Oh, I’m glad you’re okay.” Laura Rutledge saidNo reply.
“I’m glad you’re okay.” Dan Orlovsky wrote:
“Oh Randy, I’m glad you’re okay.” Stefania Bell said.
“Wow, you were okay!” Doug Glanville added:.
Scott has been with ESPN since 2012 and previously worked at NESN, WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida, WNEG-TV in Toccoa, Georgia and KSWO-TV in Lawton, Oklahoma.
He graduated from Northwestern University in 2004 with a degree in journalism.
