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Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Daily Mail
The checkered driving history of college football star Adarius Hayes revealed after crash that killed two kids
The college football star who was behind the wheel in a crash that killed a woman and two children has had several previous run-ins with cops over his driving, it has emerged. Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was hurt in the collision that killed Gail Price, 78, Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4. Another passenger in their car, 58-year-old Herbert Rivera, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after Hayes, driving a Dodge SUV, collided with a Kia Soul as it was making a left turn on Saturday. The crash took place in Largo, Florida, and 20-year-old Hayes was also taken to the hospital but his injuries were described as non-life threatening. Alcohol is not thought to have played a role in the crash, with police telling the Miami Herald that 'there were no signs of impairment with either driver'. No one had been charged as of Sunday, with police still searching for answers - including how fast the two cars were traveling. Hayes, driving a Dodge SUV, collided with a Kia Soul as it was making a left turn on Saturday But, as reported by the Miami Herald, Hayes has been slapped with several fines over the past couple of years - including over another crash when he 'collided' with a vehicle. Just a couple of months ago, on March 1, he was given a ticket for going 84mph in a 55mph zone in Clearwater - just a few miles from last week's fatal crash. Hayes paid a fine of $249.50, which was cut by $31.50 after he undertook a driving course. In November 2024, meanwhile, he paid a fine of $166 after being accused of 'pulling out in front of a vehicle going the same direction'. Hayes was slapped with the same fine over another improper lane charge - this time in Largo - back in November 2023. The 20-year-old linebacker briefly had his license suspended in May 2023 after a crash in February of that year. He was reportedly given a ticket for 'failure to use care' after he 'operated the vehicle inattentively and unaware of surroundings, collided into (a) vehicle.' His license was suspended on May 12, 2023, after he failed to complete a driving school in March. It was reinstated two weeks later after he paid a $207 fine. Two years on, according to WKRN, Hayes was 'distraught' after the fatal crash, which took place in his hometown of Largo, near Tampa. The 20-year-old is a linebacker with the Hurricanes, where he played alongside Cam Ward - the No 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Pictures from the scene showed serious damage to the Durango's front end, while parts of the green Kia were strewn across the road. The car itself appeared to be on the sidewalk, facing the wrong direction. A witness, who claimed to have been the 'first one' on the scene after the crash, told WFLA: 'I started calling for somebody (to) call 911 because there was a child.' They said the tragedy occurred on a road where cars often race at speeds of up to 80mph. '(People) come down here and they're racing their car or they're speeding, (they) come through here at 60, 70, 80 miles an hour even, and many times we call the police. Not much changes,' they told WFLA. Hayes, who appeared in 11 games during the 2024 season, was recruited by the Hurricanes after leaving high school as one of the country's top-ranked linebackers. He was a highly-coveted prospect who also received offers from a host of other top programs including Florida, Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio States.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Miami LB Adarius Hayes crashed SUV into another in Florida — killing 3, cops say
University of Miami freshman linebacker Adarius Hayes was behind the wheel Saturday afternoon when his Dodge SUV crashed into a woman driving a Kia SUV near the Tampa area — killing her and two children, police said Sunday. Gail Price, 78, Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, were killed in the 1:45 p.m. crash at the intersection of Orangeview Drive and Ridge Road in Largo, Hayes' hometown. The fourth passenger in the Kia Soul, Herbert Rivera, 58, is hospitalized with serious injuries, police said. Hayes was taken to a hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. READ MORE: Two children killed and Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes injured in crash in Largo While police said Sunday 'there were no signs of impairment with either driver' and no criminal charges were pending as of Sunday, detectives were still figuring out certain aspects of the crash, including the respective speeds. What police say they've figured out so far: Hayes was driving south on Ridge Road in a Dodge Durango and Price was making a left turn in her Kia Soul when Hayes hit Price. A check of Pinellas County, Miami-Dade and Broward counties court records show Hayes had his license suspended for a short time after one ticket in 2023. March 1, 2025: Hayes was ticketed as going 84 mph in a 55 mph zone in Clearwater. He paid a fine of $249.50, which was reduced by $31.50 after he chose to take a driving course. Nov. 12, 2024: Hayes paid a $166 fine after being cited for an improper lane change, 'pulling out in front of a vehicle going the same direction,' in Miramar. Nov. 20, 2023: Hayes paid a $166 fine after being ticketed for an improper lane change, 'pulling out in front of a vehicle' in Largo. Feb. 7, 2023: Hayes was ticketed for failure to use care in Largo. The ticket says he 'operated the vehicle inattentively and unaware of surroundings, collided into (a) vehicle.' When he didn't complete the driving school in March, his license was suspended May 12, 2023. It was eventually reinstated May 26, 2023 after Hayes paid a total of $207. In his first season with the Hurricanes as a four-star recruit out of Largo High, Hayes got into 11 games, mostly as a special teams player. He had an interception in a win against Florida A&M. UM got Hayes, a four-star recruit out of Largo High, to come to Coral Gables though he had offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame and several others.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Third person dies in Largo crash that killed 2 children
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A third person has died following a vehicle crash in Largo that claimed the lives of two children on Saturday. The fatal crash occurred at Orangeview Drive and Ridge Road around 1:45 p.m., when a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul. The driver of the Kia Soul, 78-year-old Gail Price, died Sunday evening. A passenger in the vehicle, 58-year-old Herbert Rivera, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. There are no updates available on his condition. According to the Largo Police Department, the two children who died in the crash were also passengers in the Kia. The driver of the Dodge Durango, identified as 20-year-old Adarius Hayes, was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The Largo Police Department reported that neither driver showed any signs of impairment. There are no criminal charges at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
University of Miami college football star Adarius Hayes injured in crash that killed two kids
University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was injured in an auto wreck Saturday that left three people dead, including two children, according to police. Police responded around 1:45 p.m. to a crash in Largo between a Kia Soul, which was making a left turn, and a Dodge Durango. The wreck killed Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, Largo Police told ESPN, adding that they don't believe alcohol was a factor in the wreck. A third victim, 78-year-old Gail Price, died on Sunday. Several others were hospitalized with serious injuries, according to officials. Police have not yet publicly identified who was driving in the crash or what caused the wreck. Photos of the scene showed a mangled Dodge SUV with damage to its hood and front bumper, as well as a green Kia missing sections of its rear window and bumper that appeared to have crashed into a fence. An anonymous bystander who said they were the first to see the crash told WFLA drivers regularly 'hot rod' along the stretch of road in Largo where the accident took place, driving at speeds reaching 80 mph. 'Many times we call the police,' the resident said. 'No, there's nothing. Not much changes.' The Independent has contacted the Largo Police Department and the University of Miami for further comment. Hayes, a sophomore considered one of the top college linebackers in the nation, grew up in Largo, and rejected offers from major out-of-state programs like Alabama and Notre Dame before committing to Miami, according to The Miami Herald. He played 12 games for Miami last season, per the Associated Press.
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Miami Hurricanes player Adarius Hayes injured in Florida crash that killed 3, including 2 children
Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes was among those injured in a two-car crash Saturday that left three people dead, including two children, and sent several others to the hospital, police said. The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Orangeview Drive and Ridge Road in Hayes' hometown of Largo, near Tampa. According to the Largo Police Department, a Dodge Durango traveling southbound collided with a Kia Soul that was making a left turn. Hayes, 20, was identified as the driver of the Durango and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said there were no signs of impairment in either driver, and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor. Three fatalities confirmed, including elderly driver and two children The crash killed three of the Kia's occupants. Two children — 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Rivera — were previously identified as passengers who died at the scene. On Sunday, police confirmed the driver of the Kia Soul, 78-year-old Gail Price, also died from her injuries. Her next of kin has been notified. The adult front passenger of the Kia, 58-year-old Herbert Rivera, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The Largo Police Department's Traffic Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate what led to the crash, including whether speed played a role. No criminal charges have been filed at this time, pending the outcome of the investigation. Hayes recovering, UM has not commented The University of Miami has not commented on Hayes' condition or his involvement in the crash. Hayes played in 12 games last season as a true freshman, primarily on special teams. He was a highly regarded four-star recruit from Largo High School and had drawn interest from top college programs including Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. Largo is located about 20 miles east of Tampa and roughly 15 miles north of St. Petersburg on Florida's Gulf Coast.
