Kansas City Chiefs player, Rashee Rice, surrenders to police in relation to Dallas car accident | US News
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has surrendered to police in connection with a car accident that caused minor injuries to four people.
The 23-year-old wide receiver turned himself in to Glenn Heights Police in south Dallas on Thursday, as reported by NBC, Sky News’ US partner network.
A warrant for his arrest was issued on April 10, according to NBC.
Rice was later released on bond, according to a spokesperson for the DeSoto city manager’s office. He faced charges of aggravated assault, collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision after being involved in a crash with a Lamborghini and a Corvette on March 30.
Police reported that the individuals in the Lamborghini and Corvette left the scene without offering information or assistance to those in need of medical attention.
In a statement last week, Rice apologized, taking full responsibility for his actions and promising cooperation with authorities.
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Eddie Garcia, Dallas Police chief, stated that the investigation is ongoing without a set timeline, as reported by NBC.
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An NFL spokesperson mentioned on Wednesday that the league is keeping an eye on all developments in the case.
Rice had an impressive season, recording 79 catches, 938 yards, and seven touchdown receptions in 16 games after being drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
He also contributed 26 catches, 262 yards, and a touchdown in four playoff games that helped the Chiefs secure their second consecutive Super Bowl title in February.
