Broncos star Ezra Mam tests positive to roadside drug test after two-car collision

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Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam has reportedly failed a roadside drug test and has been hospitalised following a two-car collision with an Uber driver in Brisbane on Friday night.

Police are awaiting the results of a secondary test before pressing any potential charges according to The Courier Mail. Mam reportedly tested negative for alcohol.

Mam, nor the occupants of the Uber were seriously injured in the crash, but the Broncos five-eighth was taken to hospital for observation.

Queensland Police released a statement confirming Mam was involved in the crash.

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“Police are investigating following a two-vehicle traffic crash at Bardon tonight, October 18,” police said.

“Initial investigations indicate at approximately 5.20pm, a Ford Ranger utility was travelling north-east along Simpsons Road when it struck a Toyota Camry, travelling in the opposite direction, near the intersection of The Drive.

“Initial roadside drug testing was conducted on the driver of the utility, a 21-year-old Ipswich man; however, police are awaiting results.

“No-one was seriously injured, and investigations are continuing.”

Mam is the third player to fail a roadside test this season following Sharks’ Braydon Trindall and Dogs winger Josh Addo-Carr.

The Broncos also confirmed the incident to The Courier Mail with a statement of their own.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: Ezra Mam of the Broncos looks on as he walks on the field during the half time break of the round 11 NRL match between Canberra Raiders and Canterbury Bulldogs before the round 11 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, on May 17, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

“Broncos player Ezra Mam has been involved in a road accident this afternoon in Brisbane,” it said.

“He has been transported to hospital for treatment but his injuries appear to be minor at this stage.

“The Broncos have informed the NRL Integrity Unit of the matter. No further comment will be made on the issue at this stage.”

Mam, who earlier this year signed a five-year extension with the Broncos, has now been embroiled in two offseason incidents since Brisbane’s unceremonious 12th in 2024.

Three weeks ago, Mam and fullback Reece Walsh were investigated following an alleged incident in Bali.

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