Clarke Carlisle critically injured after being hit by a lorry

Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle is in a critical condition after being hit by a lorry.
Carlisle, the former Leeds, Burnley and QPR defender who went on to be chairman of the PFA and also achieved acclaim for his appearance on TV’s Countdown, was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with life threatening injuries.
The incident took place near Bishopthorpe in North Yorkshire at 7.30am on Monday, with the road closed to allow the air ambulance to arrive at the scene. The reason for the accident remains unclear, however a police spokeswoman said they were ‘pursuing all avenues’.

Carlisle, considered one of the most intelligent footballers of his generation with 10 Grade A GCSEs, made more than 500 appearances for nine clubs in a career that spanned 16 years and became the first player to appear on Countdown.
In 2002 he was awarded the title ‘Britain’s Brainiest Footballer’ by BBC Sport. His last match was Northampton’s 3–0 defeat by Bradford in the 2013 League Two play-off Final at Wembley in 2013.
Since retiring from the game, he has been a regular pundit on ITV, working at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil and commentating on the Europa League. He is also a leading ambassador for anti-discrimination group Kick It Out.

He also released his autobiography ‘You don’t know me, but... A footballer’s life’, in which he wrote powerfully about a suicide attempt after suffering a career threatening injury in his playing days.
Carlisle, who has a wife Gemma and three children, also presented a BBC documentary called ‘Football’s Suicide Secrets’ and has been open about his own battles with depression.
On Monday night, North Yorkshire Police would only confirm that a 35-year-old man was struck by a lorry on the A64 south of York.

Crimey wrote:Former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is in hospital after being involved in a serious road accident on Monday.
The ex-Burnley defender, 35, was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary.
The cause of the accident is unknown, although the BBC understands his injuries are not life threatening.

So one saying it is, one saying it isn't typical media Can just hope he pull through regardless

Yeah, just thinking that BBC in general is a lot more thorough before reporting news. Not good nonetheless but doesn't seem to be as bad as previously reported.

Have the circumstances been revealed yet? As in, are we talking horrific accident, an attempted murder or attempted suicide?

Horrific accident I believe.

From what I have heard, and its awful to speculate but thats life, his past history of depression could well be relevant. Sounds like he may have walked onto the motorway himself. I hope not, but hope regardless that he recovers, as does the driver of the lorry who must be mortified currently.

BBC now reporting he was picked up for drink driving a few days earlier.

Can only echo that I hope all involved are ok.