Photos of Ezra Mam crash rock Broncos as ugly details emerge

Shocking photos of Ezra Mam’s head on crash have rocked the Broncos with the driver of the other car sharing new details.

New photos of Ezra Mam’s head-on crash have rocked the Broncos with ugly details emerging.

The Brisbane playmaker has sought professional treatment and it was announced on Monday night the 21-year-old has admitted himself to a rehab facility.

Mam is facing the prospect of having his four-year contract with the Broncos torn up.

He returned a positive result from a roadside drug test, but returned a negative result for alcohol after he was involved in a car crash with an Uber driver in Brisbane.

No charges have been laid.

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Queensland Police said in a statement on Sunday “no-one was seriously injured” in the incident.

However, the people in the car travelling in the opposite direction to Mam’s Ford Ranger ute have now gone public in showing some of the injuries they suffered.

Uber driver Marcel van den Camp told 9News Brisbane on Tuesday night he will need help and has experienced anxiety since hopping back into a car.

The head on smash. Photo: 9News Brisbane.

The scene after Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam was involved in a two-vehicle traffic crash at Bardon, 18 October 2024. Photo: 9 News.

The 64-year-old told the broadcaster how he was able to rescue a four-year-old girl trapped in the car after the incident.

It had emerged on Monday night a woman passenger and her young daughter were both hospitalised after the incident.

The mum told the Sydney Morning Herald: “She has a fractured hip. She has really bad burns from the friction of the seatbelt”.

Van den Camp said the mum and daughter were “shaken to say the least”.

“In a flash, there was this truck that’s hit us. It was an almighty crash. I blacked out for a little bit.

“The lady was saying, ‘I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe’. And I went, ‘Holy, moley, I’ve got to do something’. I tried the back door, they were locked. So I went back to my door, reached over to the back door on my side. Unlatched it. I got the girl out. They were pretty shaken, to say the least.”

He also showed off a bruise on his torso.

“I’m going to need some help getting over the mental hurdles that I’m experiencing,” he said.

“Like a bit of anxiety when I’m sitting in the car.”

Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam tested positive to a road-side drug test. Source: Supplied.

Photos of the injuries have come to light. Photo: 9News Queensland and Twitter, @BaileyKenzie9.

He said he has not been contacted by Mam or the Broncos.

The mum earlier said the NRL club had contacted her, but she had not heard from Mam directly.

The footballer this week “voluntarily entered rehab”.

On Monday night Mam’s management released a statement confirming he had sought help.

“Ezra is extremely remorseful,” the statement read.

“He is concerned, first and foremost, for the other parties involved and understands the enormity of the current situation.

“He acknowledges he’s facing some personal challenges and, following these recent events, has taken a proactive step by seeking immediate professional treatment.

“We will continue to support him throughout this process and will not make any further comments at this time.”

Ezra Mam has checked into rehab. Photo: Scott Davis/NRL Imagery.

Earlier on Monday, Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy broke his silence on the car crash.

Speaking on 4BC’s breakfast radio show, Donaghy addressed Mam’s future at the Broncos, stating that while no decisions have been made, the incident is being taken very seriously.

“We haven’t had a discussion internally in depth, we want to ensure that we’ve got all the information so we can make the right decision for us,” Donaghy told radio host Peter Fegan.

“But certainly from a club’s perspective, we’re very disappointed to find ourselves in a position like this.”

Donaghy revealed that Mam has been remorseful, with the Broncos playmaker’s main concern being the wellbeing of the Uber driver and passengers involved, which included a child.

“In my conversation with Ezra, he’s apologised for putting the club in this position, and certainly his concerns have been for the others that were involved in the accident,” Donaghy said.

“He’s a young man, he’s a 21 year old – But unfortunately, in this industry, you need to grow up quickly – It’s a very privileged role.”

Ezra Mam is inconsolable after losing the 2023 NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Pics Adam Head

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Mam’s future, Donaghy made it clear that the Broncos are focused on addressing the cultural and behavioural issues that have contributed to the club’s poor season that culminated in club legend Kevvie Walters being sacked and replaced by Michael Maguire.

“We certainly are clear that we want our program to be performance-led,” Donaghy said.

“We don’t want it to be lifestyle-led, and we know that’s going to take a hell of a lot of hard work.”

Donaghy is confident new coach Maguire has the right approach to instil discipline in the playing ranks and get the best out of the squad on and off the field.

“He’s got a proven track record of performance and certainly holding really high standards,” Donaghy said.

“But it’s not all on Michael, it’s on the whole club, it’s on myself, it’s on the staff that are around Michael, and certainly for the playing group, it’s on the senior players.

“I’m not going to shy away from the fact I do believe we’ve got some cultural challenges, And that’s an area that we’re going to invest in and be really stronger.”