THE MELBOURNE Football Club can confirm that Colin Sylvia was this morning involved in a car accident.

He was the passenger in his own car and the accident took place this morning at around 6.15 am when returning home after staying at a friend’s house.

No one was injured in the accident.

Colin was interviewed by police today, who also had access to CCTV footage. Police have confirmed that whilst Colin left the scene, as he was not the driver he has not committed an offence.

This is an ongoing police matter and the club will not be making any further comment.

The club will be speaking with Colin in relation to this incident.