The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver surrendered to police after an arrest warrant was issued for him for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.
- Apr 13, 2024
AceShowbiz - Rashee Rice didn't spent a long time in jail. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver reportedly turned himself in on Thursday, April 11 as he's been facing charges over a car crash in Texas, but he was released later that day.
A spokeswoman for Rice's attorney, Texas state Sen. Royce West, confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday evening that Rice surrended to polic at the Glenn Heights Police Department. The athlete was booked into the regional jail in DeSoto, and West said he was released on bond Thursday night.
In an emailed statement, West stated what he called Rice's "continued cooperation with law enforcement." The lawyer added, "Mr. Rice acknowledges his actions and feels deeply for those injured as a result of this accident."
Dallas police issued arrest warrants for Rice on Wednesday for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury. This stemmed from an accident that took place on March 30.
According to West, Rice was driving a Lamborghini sport utility vehicle when the crash happened. Meanwhile, police noted that SMU wide receiver Teddy Knox was driving the other speeding sports car, a Corvette.
Knox also had arrest warrants issued for him on the same range of counts as for Rice. The 21-year-old, however, was not currently in custody.
Upon learning of the arrest warrants, SMU declared that Knox had been suspended from its football team. Knox's attorney, Deandra Grant, said her client was cooperating with law enforcement.
Police claimed that Rice and Knox were speeding in the far left lane when they lost control. The Lamborghini allegedly traveled onto the shoulder and hit the center median wall, causing a chain collision.
The two footballers reportedly left following the crash without determining whether anyone needed medical attention or providing their information, according to police. It turned out four people involved in the crash had minor injuries.
