Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to law enforcement in Texas in connection with a six-car crash that occurred last month. The 23-year-old turned himself in to Glenn Heights police and was processed at a regional jail in DeSoto, according to Dallas police. Rice later posted bond and left jail after a surety bond of $40,000 was set.
Rice's attorney, Royce West, stated that Rice acknowledges his actions and expresses deep concern for those injured in the accident. Dallas police had issued arrest warrants for Rice and Southern Methodist University player Theodore Knox after a Corvette and a Lamborghini crashed on March 31 on the North Central Expressway.
SMU has suspended Knox from the football team, and both Rice and Knox will face charges including aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily injury, as per Dallas police. The NFL is monitoring the situation closely.
The crash involved six vehicles, with the Lamborghini hitting the center median wall, causing a chain reaction collision. Four individuals from other vehicles sustained injuries and received medical treatment. Rice was driving the Lamborghini, while the other man involved was driving the Corvette. Passengers in both vehicles will not face charges.
After the incident, Rice contacted the car rental company to apologize and offer to pay for damages. He had rented the Lamborghini SUV at a reduced rate of $12,000 per month. Rice, a second-round draft pick for the Chiefs, played a significant role in the team's Super Bowl victory earlier this year, establishing himself as a reliable wide receiver.
In a social media post, Rice expressed remorse for his involvement in the crash and pledged to cooperate with authorities. He played college football at Southern Methodist University and hails from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The legal proceedings regarding the crash are ongoing, with both Rice and Knox facing charges related to the incident.
