Rasmus Andersson — a Calgary Flames defenseman — was terrifyingly hit by a automotive whereas driving a scooter in downtown Detroit on Wednesday … however, fortunately, he is OK.

The NHL crew defined the accident in a press release on Thursday … revealing the 26-year-old was on his approach to dinner through scooter when he was struck by a car at round 6 PM.

The Flames mentioned Andersson was transported to the Detroit Receiving Hospital for testing and, thankfully, was launched a short while later.

He is now listed as day-to-day … however will miss Thursday’s sport in opposition to the Detroit Pink Wings.

“He was going by means of a crosswalk,” Flames normal supervisor Brad Treliving mentioned on Thursday. “The excellent news — and crucial factor — is that Ras is doing properly.”

Treliving added that the crew and Rasmus are “very fortunate.”

“It actually may have been loads worse. We wish to make it possible for we thank all these concerned [in his care] and let all people know that Ras is doing properly.”

In keeping with the Detroit Police Division, there was “no indication of any alcohol in any respect.” A spokesperson added that there will probably be no arrests or tickets issued.

“It was a fundamental accident,” the DPD mentioned.

Rasmus began his hockey profession in 2012 when he joined the Malmo Redhawks within the Swedish Hockey League.

He left Sweden for North America and performed for the Ontario Hockey League earlier than he was picked by the Flames within the second spherical of the 2015 NHL Draft.