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NDTV
17-07-2025
- NDTV
Chiefs Wide Receiver Rashee Rice Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail Over Dallas High-Speed Crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury in the March 30, 2024, crash. As part of a plea agreement, Rice was sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a condition of his probation, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said he was also required to pay the victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses, which totaled about $115,000. Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119 mph (191 kph) when he made "multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic" and struck other vehicles, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said that after the crash, Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot. The news release from prosecutors included a statement from Rice that was released by his attorney. Rice said in the statement that he's had "a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole." "I am profoundly sorry for the physical damages to person and property," Rice said in the statement. "I fully apologize for the harm I caused to innocent drivers and their families." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
UPI
17-07-2025
- Sport
- UPI
Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets 30-day jail sentence for high-speed crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of the 2024-25 campaign. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice received a 30-day jail sentence and five years' probation for his role in a 2024 crash, the Dallas County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. "Last March, I was involved in a high-speed accident in Dallas," Rice said in a statement issued through his attorney. "There have been a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole. I urge everyone to mind the speed limit, drive safe and drive smart. "Last and certainly not least, i am profoundly sorry for the physical damages to person and property. I fully apologize for the harm I caused to innocent drivers and their families." Rice, 25, pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges, including collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury, on Thursday in the 194th Judicial District Court in Dallas. He is still subject to discipline, including a potential suspension, through the NFL's personal conduct policy. "We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review," the league said in a statement. Rice's charges stem from the crash that happened at about 6 p.m. local time March 30, 2024 during rush hour. Rice was found to have made aggressive maneuvers while driving a 2020 Lamborghini Urus SUV, which prosecutors said was traveling 119 mph 4.5 seconds before hitting the first of several vehicles. The collisions sparked a chain reaction that also impacted other vehicles. Rice then left the scene. Rice's plea agreement with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office includes a requirement for him to pay restitution totaling nearly $115,500 to all victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses, in addition to his five years of deferred probation and 30-day jail sentence as a condition of the probation. "When someone of Mr. Rice's public platform chooses to drive so recklessly, there is a responsibility to acknowledge the danger posed to others and take accountability," district attorney John Creuzot said. "A vehicle in the wrong hands can be as dangerous as any weapon. We are extremely fortunate that no lives were lost that day, and Mr. Rice is fortunate to have walked away unharmed. "We hope he takes this as an opportunity to mature and leads by example moving forward. I wish him the best in making safer choices." Rice, 25, joined the Chiefs as a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The former SMU star totaled 938 yards and eight scores during his rookie season. He also caught 26 passes for 262 yards and a score that postseason to help the Chiefs win a Super Bowl title. Rice totaled 24 catches for 288 yards and two scores over four starts in 2024-25. He sustained a season-ending knee injury in the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Chiefs players will report for training camp Monday at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
Chicago Tribune
17-07-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over high-speed crash in Dallas
DALLAS — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail Thursday after authorities said he and another driver traveling at high speeds in sports cars caused a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles and causing injuries on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119 mph when he made 'multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic' and struck other vehicles, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said that after the crash, Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot.
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chiefs' Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail for role in high-speed car crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will spend 30 days in jail and face five years of deferred probation after pleading guilty July 17 to charges stemming from a high-speed crash last year, according to a statement released by the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. Rice, 25, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors that will see him avoid significant jail time for his role in the March 2024 crash, which involved six vehicles and sent two people to the hospital, according to authorities. He agreed to plead guilty to two third-degree felony charges: Collision involving serious bodily injury, and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. "When someone with Mr. Rice's public platform chooses to drive so recklessly, there is a responsibility to acknowledge the danger posed to others and take accountability," Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot said in a statement. "A vehicle in the wrong hands can be as dangerous as any weapon. We are extremely fortunate that no lives were lost that day, and Mr. Rice is fortunate to have walked away unharmed." In a statement released through his attorney, Rice said he was "profoundly sorry" for the harm and damages he had caused in the crash. "There have been a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole. I urge everyone to mind the speed limit, drive safe and drive smart," Rice said. ESPN reported that Rice, who missed the majority of last season with a knee injury, will likely receive a multi-game suspension from the NFL following the resolution of the criminal case. NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said the league has been "closely monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review." Rice was driving a 2020 Lamborghini Urus SUV and traveling an estimated 119 mph in the seconds before the crash on March 30, 2024, according to authorities. Police said at the time that Rice and another man, Theodore Knox, were speeding in the left lane of the North Central Expressway and ultimately caused a chain-reaction collision that impacted four other cars. According to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Rice's plea agreement also stipulates that he pay restitution to all of the victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses − an amount exceeding $115,000. Some of the victims have also filed civil lawsuits against Rice. The Chiefs wide receiver settled one of the lawsuits July 16, agreeing to pay the victim about $1.086 million. Another lawsuit, filed in May, is outstanding. Contact Tom Schad at tschad@ or on social media @
Winnipeg Free Press
17-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash
DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another driver traveling at high speeds in sports cars caused a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles and causing injuries on a Dallas highway last year. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119 mph (191 kph) when he made 'multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic' and struck other vehicles, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said that after the crash, Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot.
