Update: NFL Player Rashee Rice Facing $10 Million Lawsuit After Allegedly Causing & Fleeing Multi-Car Collision

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Update: NFL Player Rashee Rice Facing $10 Million Lawsuit After Allegedly Causing & Fleeing Multi-Car Collision

Update #2: (Apr. 15, 2024): The troubles surrounding Rashee Rice for his involvement in a street race gone bad are far from over.

As previously reported, the Kansas City Chiefs star was released on a $40,000 bond after turning himself over to authorities last week for a car accident that took place late March. Allegedly, the 23-year-old and his 21-year-old associate were racing down a Dallas highway when they crashed the Corvette and Lamborghini they were in. The incident reportedly caused a multi-car collision. Video footage taken from bystanders appears to show Rashee Rice and his friend fleeing the scene before authorities arrived.

According to a report from TMZ, the pals are now being sued for $10 million in punitive damages by two individuals –Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova – harmed in the wreck. The plaintiffs said their injuries included lacerations and internal bleeding.

In addition, they’ve asked for compensatory damages for medical bills, mental anguish, and property damage.

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Update #1: (April 12, 2024): Rashee Rice is out on bail after turning himself in to authorities on Thursday (April 11).

His bail was $40,000, per WFAA. His attorney said in a statement Thursday night,

A warrant was issued for the Kansas City Chiefs player’s arrest after he was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas while speed racing last month.

He surrendered to Glenn Heights police before being taken to DeSoto Regional Jail, about 15 miles outside of Dallas, according to NBC News.

CBS Sports reporter Josina Anderson wrote via X,

“Rice now awaits the remainder of his legal process, as well as potential discipline from the NFL and/or Kansas City.”

Original Story (April 11, 2024): An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

Reportedly, the 23-year-old had 8 charges drawn against him in Dallas, Texas recently due to his involvement in a car crash that left several people injured.

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According to authorities, video footage captured Rashee Rice and his 21-year-old friend Theodore Knox speeding on a Dallas highway on March 31st when the accident occurred. As confirmed by Rashee Rice’s attorney, the football player was driving a Lamborghini while his associate was driving a Corvette that Rice owns. A local leasing company confirmed that the Lamborghini was being leased in Rice’s name.

Video footage taken at the scene shows the two vehicles speeding in the far left lanes when they lose control, resulting in the Lamborghini hitting a median, causing a multi-car collision. The crash involved 4 other vehicles and at least 4 people sustained minor injuries. One individual present at the time recorded video of the sports car drivers seemingly fleeing the scene with their passengers without seeing if anyone needed medical attention or exchanging their information. This was confirmed in a subsequent police report as well.

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The police report also stated that they recovered marijuana from both cars, as well as credit cards, a $16,500 check, a diamond chain, and a Chiefs playbook. Rice and Theodore Knox were both charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury. It’s noted that aggravated assault is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, while collision involving bodily injury is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and collision involving injury is punishable by up to five years in prison.

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection to a multi-car pile-up in Dallas last month. The Dallas Police Department issued arrest warrants for both 23-year-old Rice and 21-year-old Theodore Knox. #news #dallas #texas

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Rice spoke about the accident in the days of its aftermath, claiming on his Instagram story that he was “taking full responsibility” for his role in the crash. At the time of this report, it has not been confirmed that Rice nor Knox have been detained by police.

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