NFL star Rashee Rice surrenders to police in connection with car crash
NFL star Rashee Rice surrendered himself to authorities following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest in connection with a high-speed car crash last month.
Earlier this April, the 23-year-old Rice expressed full accountability for the incident, which resulted in injuries to four individuals in Dallas, Texas.
Facing eight felony charges related to the accident, Rice could potentially be sentenced to several years in prison. He was apprehended upon turning himself in, as confirmed by authorities to the BBC.
The collision, involving a Lamborghini and Corvette, triggered a chain reaction that damaged four additional vehicles, with occupants of both speeding cars fleeing the scene, according to Dallas police.
The arrest warrant for Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, was issued on Wednesday, and he surrendered to face the charges on Thursday, as verified by Glenn Heights police.
Following his arrest, Rice was transported to a local jail, with a bond set at $40,000 (£31,856), according to reports from US media outlets.
The BBC reached out to Rice’s attorney for a statement. Among the eight felonies he faces, six involve collision-related bodily injuries, each carrying potential prison terms of up to five years and fines of up to $5,000.
A sixth charge, a collision involving serious bodily injury, is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
The final charge – aggravated assault – is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
In a statement posted to social media on 3 April, Mr Rice said that he takes “full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to co-operate” with authorities.
“I sincerely apologize to everyone impacted in [the] accident,” he said.
Dashcam footage from another motorist appears to show the moment of the collision.
The video shows two vehicles speeding ahead of the motorist, losing control and crashing into several more cars, which then spin out of control on the motorway.
The driver of the second car, 21-year-old Theodore Knox, is also subject to an arrest warrant.
Mr Rice, a native of the Dallas area, was drafted to the NFL in 2023 and played in the Chiefs’ second consecutive Super Bowl victory in February.
