BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — LSU freshman quarterback Colin Hurley is headed back to the locker room after he was hospitalized after a Baton Rouge crash. A serious car crash on Jan. 16, 2025, left Hurley, 17, hospitalized. His car reportedly veered off the road and crashed into a tree n ear Highland Road and South Quad Drive. According to the crash report, Hurley was found unconscious with a large laceration on his face. Hurley's family released a new statement Saturday, announcing his full recovery. "Colin Hurley has made a full recovery and has rejoined the LSU football program. His return is not only a testament to his physical health, determination and commitment - but also the exceptional care and expertise of medical and sports performance professionals in Florida, as well as the unwavering and closely coordinated support of LSU’s medical, training, coaching, and academic staff, under the leadership of Head Coach Brian Kelly. Colin and his family are grateful for the dedication, collaboration and support of everyone involved throughout this process. Now back with his team, his sole focus is on football and academics - working alongside his teammates and coaches to contribute to the success of the program. His goal remains resolute - to bring a National Championship to Baton Rouge and to Graduate a Champion." The Hurley Family The redshirt freshman is from Jacksonville, Florida. He was part of the Tigers' 2025 recruiting class and enrolled early to participate in spring practices. Reaction pours in after the passing of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy Latest News Cam Ward leads group former hidden gems turned NFL prospects LSU women's basketball Aneesah Morrow drafted by Connecticut Sun in 2025 WNBA Draft Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism Video shows mother pick up baby and run during Southern California earthquake Seven US service members had ‘COVID-19-like symptoms’ after 2019 Wuhan games: Pentagon report ...read more read less