Ben Roethlisberger In Motorcycle Accident [J. Mark English]

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been involved in a motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh.

Witnesses said the player's motorcycle collided with a car near a downtown intersection.

They also said Roethlisberger's head hit the windshield and was bleeding.

One witness told a local television station that Roethlisberger, 24, was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to a nearby hospital.

A Steelers spokesman confirmed Roethlisberger is being treated for an injury, but wouldn't provide additional details.

Roethlisberger has said in the past that he prefers not to wear a helmet when riding.

The third-year star helped guide the Steelers to the Super Bowl championship last season.