Cole Hardin injured in automobile accident

Vanderbilt offensive lineman Cole Hardin was injured in an automobile accident on Thursday, VandySports.com has learned through a source at the scene.

The news was confirmed from a source at VU.

Nashville native Trey Wallace, a witness at the scene who spoke to VandySports.com, said that Hardin, a sophomore center from Florence, Ala., was riding a moped when he struck another vehicle.

Hardin was conscious the entire time and speaking, the witness said, but did appear to sustain either a shoulder or arm injury and was carried to the hospital.

After redshirting in 2014, Hardin played in a limited basis as a reserve in 2015.

Hardin competed for the starting center's job throughout spring practice in 2016 and is expected to be a contributor this fall.

VandySports.com will release more details as they emerge.

UPDATE as of 2:25 Central: We've since learned that Hardin sustained an injury to his right ankle, a gash on his shoulder and abrasions on his right arm.