PITTSBURGH -- Police were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident involving Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday morning.

Officials said a car and his motorcycle collided outside the Armstrong Tunnel along Second Avenue at 11:10 a.m.

Police said that Roethlisberger, 24, was not wearing a helmet while driving a 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa.

He was taken to Mercy Hospital.

Surgery Update
Roethlisberger underwent surgery at 1:30 p.m. Five doctors were involved in the seven-hour operation that and ended around 9 p.m.

Doctors said Ben suffered multiple facial fractures in the accident. Hospital officials said all fractures were successfully repaired during the operation.

Roethlisberger's brain, spine, chest and abdomen were without injuries, doctors said.

He was last listed in serious but stable condition and doctors said they don't expect his condition to change overnight.

According to hospital officials, Roethlisberger was coherent and talked to the doctors before the operation.

Roethlisberger suffered a broken jaw, a broken nasal cavity, head lacerations, injuries to both of his knees and lost many teeth.

Family, Teammates Visit
Roethlisberger's family, friends, former football coach arrived at the hospital Monday afternoon to be by his side.

Steelers coach Bill Cowher, along with Steelers players Charlie Batch, Mike Logan, Brett Keisel and Clark Haggans went to the hospital to check on his condition.

The Accident
Rick Earle said Ben’s motorcycle collided with the front passenger side of the vehicle.

The car involved had a Maine license plate. The 62-year-old female driver was not hurt. The driver's identity has not been released.

A witness told Channel 11's Rick Earle she was at the scene shortly after the accident happened. She said she saw Roethlisberger with blood on his face and that he appeared to be talking when he was put into the ambulance.

Other witnesses at the scene also said that Ben tried to get up, but several people rushed to him and told him to stay down.

Lt. Kevin Kraus said city police and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the accident.

A statement released by Pittsburgh police said the speeds of both vehicles have not been determined and charges have not been filed.

Steelers Release Statement
A statement released from the Steelers President Art Rooney II said:

"On behalf of everyone within the Steelers organization, I want to express my concern for Ben Roethlisberger. I am sure Ben knows that we are praying for his complete recovery. So far, we have been encouraged by the early reports from the medical team at Mercy Hospital."

Soup Commercial
Roethlisberger and his mother were to begin shooting a Campbell's Chunky Soup commercial this week at Heinz Field.

A local crew was scheduled to help with the $2 million shoot.

The latest campaign featured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and his mother.

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