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An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Rice in connection to a multi-car pile-u in Dallas on March 30. The Dallas Police Department issued arrest warrants for 23-year-old Rice and 21-year-old Theodore “Teddy” Knox, a student-athlete on Southern Methodist University’s Mustang football team, the school confirmed Thursday.
Knox turned himself in to Glenn Heights Police on Friday.
The DPD investigation found that Knox was driving a Corvette and Rice was in a Lamborghini. Both were speeding in the far-left lane of North Central Expressway near University Boulevard. The Lamborghini hit the center median wall, officials said, which caused four other vehicles to collide with each other.
DPD said the passengers in the Corvette and Lamborghini will not be charged.
On April 3, Rice issued a statement taking responsibility for his part in the crash, posting to his story on Instagram, “Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday’s accident. 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.”
Two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, and two others were taken to the hospital for their minor injuries.
Rice faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury. He was released on a $40,000 bond.
“I want to re-emphasis Mr. Rice’s continued cooperation with law enforcement,” Rice’s attorney, Royce West said in a statement to CBS News Texas. “Mr. Rice acknowledges his actions and feels deeply for those injured as a result of this accident. Our legal team is now tasked with reviewing all legal documents.”
Knox is charged with one count of agount of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury.
SMU told CBS News Texas that Knox has been suspended from the team, adding, “SMU takes these allegations seriously. Federal student privacy laws prevent the University from discussing details involving student disciplinary proceedings.”
Knox’s attorney, Deandra Grant said, “We have fully cooperated with law enforcement. Other than that we have no further comment at this time.”
The NFL said it has been closely monitoring developments in the matter, per a league spokesman. The Athletic reports Rice is likely to face a multiple-game suspension from the NFL.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrenders himself to the authorities.
Dallas — Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, handed himself in on Thursday night.
Rice gave himself in to the police in Glen Heights. He’s being processed in the DeSoto Tri City Jail.
Dallas — Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, handed himself in on Thursday night.
Rice gave himself in to the police in Glen Heights. He’s being processed in the DeSoto Tri City Jail.
