Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Admits Role in Saturday Accident
Rice facing serious consequences under Texas state law
DALLAS – Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice admitted to being the driver of the Lamborghini Urus involved in a six-vehicle crash Saturday before leaving the scene.
Rice’s attorney, Royce West, made the announcement during a Wednesday press conference. West also said the former SMU player has spoken to Dallas police and answered every question that was asked of him.
Rice made his first public comments since the accident Wednesday on his Instagram account.
“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,” Rice posted.
The six-vehicle accident took place Saturday evening when a Lamborghini Urus, driven by Rice, and a Chevrolet Corvette, reportedly owned by Rice, were speeding down a Dallas freeway when the Lamborghini veered onto the shoulder and hit the freeway’s median wall.
“He’s going to do everything in his power to bring their life back to normal as possible,” West said during his press conference. “In terms of injuries and property damage, he’s going to make certain he is responsible for helping them through that.
“We will continue to work with the Dallas Police Department as it relates to answering questions that we can.”
Under Texas state law, Rice could be facing some serious consequences as the driver of a vehicle involved in a collision and leaving the scene. While some injuries caused by the accident have been reported, none have been described as major. Under the Texas Transportation Code, Rice could face “imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not more than five years or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year and/or a fine not to exceed $5,000.”
