Drivers Escape Serious Hurt in Harness Pileup

Drivers Ron Pierce and Ben Webster escaped serious injury Thursday in an accident in the fifth race at the Meadowlands.

Pierce’s horse, Land Of Dreams, fell suddenly at the head of the stretch, throwing the driver onto the track. Webster’s horse, Everybody Wins, fell over Land of Dreams and tossed Webster to the ground.

Both drivers were treated for minor injuries at the Meadowlands’ first aid room and released. Pierce continued to drive and Webster took off the rest of the day.