Kansas City Chiefs receiver Lachie Rice turned himself in to Glen Heights police on April 11 in connection with his role in a six-vehicle crash in Dallas last month. Rice was booked into the Tri-City Jail in DeSoto, Texas, and later released on bond. According to ESPN, the player is expected to receive a multi-game suspension from the NFL in the near future for his involvement in the incident.
For Rice, the legal process, both criminal and civil, has just begun. He and SMU cornerback Theodore Knox are being sued for $1 million by two victims of a March 30 crash, according to a Dallas County lawsuit, FOX 4 Kansas City reported. . Plantiff's Irina Gromova and Edvard Petrovsky suffered “serious injuries, including trauma to the brain, facial lacerations requiring stitches, multiple bruises on the body, disfigurement, internal bleeding, and other internal and external injuries.” is suing for $1 million. It will only be fully revealed during the course of treatment,” court documents state.
The two plaintiffs were both behind the wheel of their respective vehicles and wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident.
According to an arrest warrant (via WFAA), Rice faces eight charges in the incident. These include six collisions with bodily injury, one collision with serious injury, and one aggravated assault. According to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Dallas Morning News, Rice's top speed was 199 mph, which occurred shortly before the crash.
Dallas police have issued arrest warrants for Rice, 23, and Theodore “Teddy” Knox, 21, a member of the SMU football team.Knox was suspended by the team. The school announced Wednesday.
Late last month, Rice was driving a Lamborghini alongside a Chevrolet Corvette. Both cars lost control and caused a multi-car accident on a Dallas freeway, according to Dallas police.
Dallas police spokeswoman Kristin Lowman said the Lamborghini ran onto the shoulder of the road and “collided with the median, causing a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.”
rice issued a statementvia ESPN, apologized for the situation and said he takes “full responsibility for my role in this matter.”
“Today, I met with Dallas Police Department investigators regarding Saturday's accident. I take full responsibility for my role in this matter and will continue to cooperate with all necessary authorities. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has suffered.”
Rice and the driver of the Corvette left the scene without determining if anyone involved required medical treatment. West said why Rice left the area after the accident “is a good question and is still under investigation.”
“He's a young man who made a mistake,” West said, adding that Rice's “heart breaks” for those injured. Two drivers were treated for minor injuries at the scene of the accident, and two others were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. At least three of the victims have attorneys, according to the Dallas Morning News.
“Mr. Rice wants to ensure that he is understood and valued that he intends to do everything in his power to return to as normal a life as possible in terms of his injuries and property damage,” West said. he said. Via Dallas Morning News. “He will be convinced that he has a responsibility to help them get through certain parts of this problem. Don't get me wrong, we understand that no one can bring back someone who has been in an accident. I understand… Please help them forget the memory of that accident.”
WFAA Channel 8 in Dallas reported that 10.8 grams of marijuana was found in the car Rice was driving. If convicted, the amount would amount to a Class B misdemeanor in Texas, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Mr. West's initial statement was consistent with his client's social media posts, and Mr. Rice said he was cooperating fully.
“On behalf of Laci Rice, his thoughts are with everyone affected by Saturday's car crash,” West said, via the Dallas Morning News. He said: “Mr Lachy is cooperating with local authorities and will take all necessary steps to deal with this situation responsibly.”
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league: Currently monitoring the situation.
Rice grew up in the Fort Worth area of Texas and attended college at SMU in Dallas. He was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Rice led the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in receiving touchdowns (seven) last season and was second only to Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce in catches (79) and receiving yards (938). is ranked first.
