RB to play vs. 49ers

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson will play tonight against San Francisco after being examined by the team following a minor car crash, Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday.

Jackson participated in the team’s walkthrough practice before departing to face the 49ers. It’s the second car accident the Seahawks are dealing with after fullback Derrick Coleman was involved in a two-car crash last week that led to his arrest for investigation of vehicular assault and hitand-run.

“Just disappointed. We talked about it today to the whole group,” Carroll said. “How that happened within a short time I don’t know … and Fred talked to the team

as well to give everybody the heads up to make sure we’re doing the right things and not making any more mistakes.”

Jackson’s accident happened Tuesday night near the team’s facility. The Renton Police Department said that shortly before 5 p.m. PDT, Jackson lost control of his 2016 Chevrolet Corvette as he drove down Seahawks Way. A stop sign and street signs were knocked over in the wreck. Jackson’s vehicle sustained moderate front-end damage. Jackson remained on scene until officers arrived and was cooperative.

Carroll said Jackson was ticketed and he’s confident no other players were involved.

“Just very fortunate that nobody was hurt and we’re lucky in that regard,” Carroll said.