Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' family faced an odd accident on Sunday. in which Jones's children Jerry Jones Jr. and Charlotte Jones Anderson, and Charlotte's son Shy Anderson Jr., crashed with a rising barricade outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The members in the car faced a few injuries as per the medical staff's evaluation.
On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys were all set to go against the San Fransisco 49ers in their Week 8 matchup of the 2024 season. Much like every other match, Jerry Jones's family was scheduled to witness the game. They are known for flying across the country to cheer for their team. However, right ahead of the game, the news broke that a few Jones family members had been injured in a car crash.
According to a report by The Athletic, the second vehicle in the family's caravan was hit by a rising barricade. For the unversed, Jones was traveling in another car at that time.
As the incident occurred outside the stadium, the members who suffered the crash were able to walk to the owners' suite for the game. They were given immediate medical assistance by the Cowboys' medical staff. However, Charlotte suffered a rib injury from the crash, while her sibling Jerry Jr. faced a head injury.
Some netizens are still wondering how the accident happened after learning that the car collided with a barricade.
For the unversed, a rising barricade consists of a steel beam that rises upwards from underground to completely block an entrance. Its robust strength helps stop vehicles.
Details about Jerry Jones's family
Jerry Jones has three children, Stephen, Charlotte, and Jerry Jr., with his wife Eugenia Jones. All three of his children are involved and are co-owners in the family business of the Cowboys franchise.
Stephen Jones, his oldest child, serves as the team's chief operating officer and director of player personnel.
On the other hand, Charlotte, Jones's only daughter, is the Cowboys' chief brand officer. She is also the first woman to serve as the NFL Foundation's chairperson. Her son Shy Anderson Jr. is also associated with the team and is seen witnessing the game during almost every match.
Jerry Jr. is the Cowboys' chief sales and marketing officer.
While the Jones family is safe, their car crash has left fans worried.