Rashee Rice releases statement, apologizes for role in Dallas car crash
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice took to social media on Monday to share a statement following the car accident in Dallas on Saturday. Rice revealed that he’s met with Dallas Police Department investigators regarding the multi-car incident and, as his lawyer shared on Tuesday, he is cooperating with the authorities. The crash resulted in four individuals sustaining minor injuries.
“Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday’s accident,” Rice posted. “I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the necessary authorities. I sincerely apologize to everyone impacted in Saturday’s accident.”
The Dallas Morning News initially reported that the accident occurred around 6:20 p.m. and that police were looking for him.
“Police are looking for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a major accident Saturday evening in northeast Dallas, law enforcement officials confirmed to The Dallas Morning News,” the paper reported. “A vehicle believed to be registered or leased to Rice was involved in a crash on North Central Expressway at about 6:20 p.m., officials told The News.
“The law enforcement officials said that police are looking for Rice, and a police call sheet obtained by The News confirmed that law enforcement officials were searching for him in connection with the accident.”
Rice involved in multi-car crash with Corvette, Lamborghini
According to Dallas police, two drivers in a Corvette and Lamborghini were racing when they lost control of their vehicles. Both caused and were part of a six-car accident. Rice is suspected to be the driver of the Corvette involved in the accident. Both drivers ran from the scene without stopping. Two drivers involved in the accident were treated at the crash site for minor injuries. Two other people were taken to a hospital and diagnosed with minor injuries.
Speaking on “Mundo in the Morning,” Chiefs president Mark Donovan said the team is in the process of gathering facts.
Rice, 23, was the Chiefs’ second-round selection in last year’s NFL Draft out of SMU. He hauled in 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. Rice was second among rookie receivers in yards, trailing only Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams. He put together a series of impressive outings during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl run. Rice tallied 26 receptions across four postseason games and amassed 262 yards and a touchdown.
On3’s Nick Geddes contributed to this report.