DALLAS — Shockwaves reverberated through Dallas as news broke of an arrest warrant issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice following a high-speed collision involving multiple vehicles on March 30.
The Dallas Police Department didn't stop there, also issuing a warrant for 21-year-old Theodore Knox, a student and football player at Southern Methodist University.
According to the investigation, Knox was behind the wheel of a Corvette while Rice was cruising in a Lamborghini. Witnesses reported both vehicles speeding in the far-left lane of North Central Expressway near University Boulevard. The situation took a turn for the worse when the Lamborghini struck the center median wall, triggering a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.
Emergency services responded swiftly, treating two individuals at the scene for minor injuries, while two others required hospitalization for their minor injuries.
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Rice now faces a slew of charges, including one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury.
Knox, on the other hand, is charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury.
As of now, neither Rice nor Knox are in police custody.
DPD announced that the passengers in the Corvette and Lamborghini will not face any charges.
Following the crash on April 3, Rice released a statement on his Instagram story, taking full responsibility for his involvement. He stated, "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."
The NFL confirmed that they have been monitoring the situation closely, as per a league spokesman.
SMU responded to inquiries from CBS News Texas by stating that they have not received any information regarding Knox's involvement in the incident.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
Rice, who previously played college football at SMU, recently finished his rookie season with the Chiefs after being drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
