Rashee Rice in May 2023.Photo:Michael Owens/Getty
Michael Owens/Getty
Kansas City ChiefsplayerRashee Riceis speaking out following asix-car collisionhe was involved in on Saturday, March 30.
On Wednesday, April 3, Rice, 23, took to hisInstagram Storiesto apologize for his part in the high-speed accident, which caused two people to be hospitalized. He also shared that he is working with police during the investigation.
“Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday’s incident,” he wrote. “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," he concluded.
Rashee Rice takes responsibility for six-car crash.Rashee Rice/Instagram
Rashee Rice/Instagram
PEOPLEpreviously reportedthat a Lamborghini and Chevrolet Corvette fled the scene of a crash that occurred shortly before 6:25 p.m. in Dallas, Texas. The Corvette was later found to be registered in Rice’s name.
“The drivers lost control and the Lamborghini traveled onto the shoulder and hit the center median wall, causing a chain reaction collision involving four other vehicles,” authorities said in a statement.
“Rashee is cooperating with local authorities and will take all necessary steps to address this situation responsibly," attorney Royce West said in a statement to PEOPLE.
Rashee Rice prepares for a preseason game in August 2023.Norm Hall/Getty
Norm Hall/Getty
Two of the drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, and the other two drivers stayed at the scene, where they received treatment from Dallas Fire Rescue for minor injuries.
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Rice played high school football 30 miles northwest of Dallas in North Richland Hills before attending Southern Methodist University in the city for college. He was drafted as a wide receiver for the Chiefs in 2023 and helped the team win the2024 Super Bowlin February.
West, Rice’s lawyer, is currently a Texas state senator representing the Dallas area.
NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday, April 2, that the league is monitoring the situation involving Rice,per ESPN.
source: people.com
