UConn Basketball Player Accused Of Fleeing Scene Of Campus Crash

STORRS, CT — A University of Connecticit basketball player is accused of fleeing the scene of a car crash last month on campus and is facing several charges as a result. A report indicates Husky freshman guard James Bouknight is accused of driving a car that struck a street sign on Sept. 27.

According to a report, Bouknight told police he didn't have identification and then fled the scene.

Bouknight has since cooperated, authorities said. Charges include evading responsibility, interfering with an officer, driving without a license and traveling too fast for conditions. He is due in court on Oct. 29.

"I was irresponsible and made some foolish choices that I regret," Bouknight said in a team-issued release. "I want to apologize to my family, my coaches, and my teammates for this situation and for creating an unnecessary distraction as we get ready for the upcoming season.
"But I intend to use this experience to learn from my mistakes and make better life decisions
going forward."

UConn coach Dan Hurley said he is addressing the matter internally.

"Like many college freshmen away from home for the first time, James made some immature decisions that will affect not only himself, but his family and his teammates," Hurley said. "But he accepted responsibility for his actions early on and will deal with the consequences — within the structure of the team as well as on the outside. I am confident that he will use this unfortunate situation as a hard learning experience."