Maryland OL breaks legs in crash

Published Oct. 22, 2010 1:31 p.m. ET

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Maryland offensive lineman Pete DeSouza has broken both legs in a driving accident and will miss the rest of the season.

DeSouza was driving a motor scooter on campus Thursday night when he was hit by a vehicle that was turning left. The redshirt freshman suffered fractured bones in both lower legs in the collision.

DeSouza is expected to undergo surgery on Friday. He is expected to make a full recovery, but is done for the year.

The driver of the car that struck DeSouza was issued a traffic citation, according to report issued by the campus police.

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound DeSouza played five games at right tackle this season and started the last three.

The Terrapins play at Boston College on Saturday.