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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police on Thursday, facing charges of aggravated assault after allegedly causing a crash on a Dallas highway last month.
According to a spokeswoman for Rice’s attorney, Texas state Sen. Royce West, Rice voluntarily turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police Department and was later booked into the regional jail in DeSoto. He was released on bond the same night.
Legal Proceedings and Statements
In an emailed statement, West emphasized what he called Rice’s “continued cooperation with law enforcement.”
“Mr. Rice acknowledges his actions and feels deeply for those injured as a result of this accident,” the lawyer said.
Arrest Warrants Issued
On Wednesday, Dallas police issued arrest warrants for Rice, 23, including charges of aggravated assault and multiple counts of collision-related offenses. Rice was reportedly driving a Lamborghini SUV during the March 30 crash.
The other driver involved, SMU wide receiver Teddy Knox, 21, was driving a Corvette. Arrest warrants were also issued for Knox on similar charges, although he was not in custody as of Thursday night.
SMU announced Knox’s suspension from the football team upon learning of the arrest warrants, with Knox’s attorney confirming his cooperation with law enforcement.
Crash Events and Allegations
Police allege that Rice and Knox were speeding in the far left lane when they lost control, causing the Lamborghini to hit the center median wall, resulting in a chain collision.
Following the crash, Rice and Knox allegedly left the scene without assessing injuries or providing information to authorities. Four individuals involved sustained minor injuries, as reported by the police.
Rice publicly accepted responsibility for his role in the accident on social media last week.
Background on Rashee Rice
Rice, a native of the Fort Worth suburb of North Richland Hills, gained recognition for his standout performance at SMU, leading to his selection by the Chiefs in the second round of last year’s NFL draft. He quickly became a reliable option in the team’s passing game.
This report used information from ESPN.
