N.C. State RB Shadrach Thornton dismissed after scooter charges (Updated)
UPDATE: North Carolina State said Wednesday that Thornton had been dismissed from the program.
“It’s an unfortunate set of circumstances, but we’ve made the decision to dismiss Shadrach from our program,” N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said in a statement. “We will continue to support him academically and help him earn his degree.”
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North Carolina State senior running back Shadrach Thornton was charged Tuesday night in a scooter accident.
Thornton, who was driving the scooter, allegedly hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was not seriously injured. Thornton was then arrested and charged in the incident.
Police found Thornton, 22, in his apartment at the College Inn Residence Hall nearby. They charged him with failure to stop and render aid and failure to provide information. Court records show Thornton paid a $500 bond and was back at home just after midnight.
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Thornton missed the first two games of the 2015 season because of a team-issued suspension. The suspension was related to a violation of athletic department policy. He also missed a game in 2013 after a misdemeanor assault charge involving the woman he was dating at the time.
Thornton has excelled in the two games he's played in 2015. He has 30 carries for 203 yards and had 12 carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns against South Alabama on Saturday. He's had over 600 yards in each of his first three seasons at N.C. State and led the team with 907 yards and nine touchdowns in 2014.
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