Both officials from the University of Tennessee and a statement from Lexus of Knoxville have confirmed that Lane Kiffin was involved in a single car crash back in August of 2009.

Carpenter said the crash happened around 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. while Kiffin was driving home. She said Kiffin was “tired” after working late multiple nights and slid off the road.

Carpenter said Kiffin left the car at a neighbor’s home and it was later taken to Lexus.

We reported yesterday several strong and juicy rumors involved the departed Vols coach that included Kiffin having wrecked his Lexus allegedly while drunk and with coeds on board. (Full Story)

Some of the rumors have stated that a booster picked up Lane to drive him home while others said a neighbor made sure he got home safe.

Lexus of Knoxville, a proud sponsor of the Tennessee Fund and Coaches Vehicle Program for fifteen years released the following statement:

“The proper authorities were contacted and the vehicle was towed to our location. Coach Kiffin’s insurance was contacted and promptly paid the claim. We have no knowledge of any of the alleged facts surrounding the accident being reported on the Internet.”

So in less than 24 hours one nugget of the Lane Kiffin rumor story has proven true.  No word to confirm just yet if he was drunk (it was 2-3am and in August, not exactly Jack Frost conditions).

The spokeswoman from Tennessee, Tiffany Carpenter, went on to say that Kiffin’s car was also involved in an accident last week, but that Lane was not at the wheel this time.

All of the Kiffin dirt has become public fodder since the immature Kiffin left the Volunteers abruptly after one season to become the head football coach at the University of Southern California.

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