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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial grows after crash kills 2 children, 1 woman in Largo
The Brief Three people, including two children, died after a crash in Largo on Saturday. It happened at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Orangeview Dr. Multiple other people, including a University of Miami football player, were also injured in the crash. LARGO, Fla. - A third person has died after a car crash in Largo on Saturday afternoon, according to police. The backstory The Largo Police Department says a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul that was making a left turn at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Orangeview Dr. around 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Police say Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Rivera, 4, were killed in the crash. On Sunday, police said the driver of the Kia Soul, Gail Price, 78, had died from her injuries. Police say an adult passenger, Herbert Rivera, 58, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. PREVIOUS: University of Miami football player injured in crash that kills 2 children, 1 woman in Largo: Police say What they're saying "He was our handyman," Ivey Hedden, a neighbor, said. "The whole cul-de-sac knows him as, you know, he helped everybody in the neighborhood." Some neighbors heard the crash happen and say it was a devastating scene. "I was home from lunch and we heard a car downshift, roaring engine and we heard it backfire," Scott Kelley said. "And then all of a sudden, I mean literally seconds later, you heard the impact. The whole house vibrated." Kelley says they didn't know who was involved in the crash at first, but he says they learned that it involved their neighbor and his two children. "And they were here for the weekend to spend time with their father," he said. On Sunday, neighbors built a memorial that continued to grow, as people stopped by to leave mementos and pay their respects. READ: Coast Guard rescues man after his 15-foot boat capsizes near Sunshine Skyway Bridge "It's one of the saddest things I've ever experienced, ever," Hedden said. "I never want to see anything like that." Police say the driver of the Durango, Adarius Hayes, 20, was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Hayes is a linebacker at the University of Miami, according to the school's website. Police say neither driver showed signs of impairment. "Stay in prayer for the family," Hedden said. "They need it right now." What's next Police are still investigating to figure out what led up to the crash, including trying to determine whether speed was a factor. There are no charges at this point. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Kylie Jones. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 Children Killed in Car Crash That Injured Several Others, Including Miami Hurricanes Linebacker Adarius Hayes
Two children have died and multiple people are injured following a fatal car crash in Largo, Florida, on May 10 The children have been identified as Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, per multiple outlets University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was also involved in the crash and was hospitalized over the weekend, ESPN and The Miami Herald reportedTwo children are dead and several people, including a college football player, are injured following a car crash in Florida. Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, died on Saturday, May 10, after a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul that was making a left turn in the city of Largo at around 1:45 p.m. local time, according to ESPN, The Miami Herald and NBC affiliate WFLA. The Largo Police Department (LPD) confirmed on Facebook that it was investigating the "double fatality crash" on Saturday afternoon in the area of Ridge Road and Orangeview Drive, with a large portion of the area closed for several hours so they could investigate. In an update later that day, the LPD confirmed the road had reopened. Public information officer Megan Santo confirmed, in a statement to ESPN, that University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was involved in the crash. While the outlet reported that the officer did not clarify if he was driving one of the involved vehicles, she allegedly identified him as one of the drivers to WFLA. Authorities do not believe that alcohol played a factor in the crash, per both ESPN and WFLA. The Herald reported that several unidentified people had been hospitalized with 'serious injuries," and local reporter Andy Slater also confirmed on X that Hayes had been "hospitalized" following the crash. "This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time," Santo said in a statement to ESPN. The LPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information on Sunday, May 11. The crash left behind a twisted fence, with witnesses telling WFLA that the football player appeared distraught when he got out of one of the vehicles. An unidentified neighbor spoke with the outlet about what they witnessed on the scene, stating that they were "the first one out" when the crash took place. The neighbor "started calling for somebody call 911 because there was a child" involved. 'This all happened because the hot rod in this road all the time. We come down here and they're raising the car or you're speeding here, come through here at 60, 70, 80 miles an hour even, and many times we call the police," the neighbor said. "No, there's nothing. Not much changes.' During his freshman season in 2024, Hayes played in 12 games and finished with four tackles and one interception, according to his school's website. He was previously one of the top-ranked linebackers in the nation at Largo High School and committed to Miami following offers from Florida, Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. Multiple friends and teammates shared their thoughts on social media following the crash, including linebacker Raul Aguirre, who posted an image from a team outing. "Got you bro🤞🏼🙏🏻 keep fighting," he wrote on X. Read the original article on People
The Guardian
11-05-2025
- The Guardian
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes injured in crash that killed two children
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes has been injured in a collision that killed two children on Saturday in his hometown of Largo, Florida. A spokesperson for the Largo Police Department told ESPN that Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, were killed when a Kia Soul was making a left turn and collided with a Dodge Durango. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been a factor in the crash. The spokesperson did not say whether Hayes was a driver of either vehicle or whether he was related to the children. 'This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time,' the spokesperson said in a statement. The 20-year-old Hayes was one of the nation's top-rated linebackers coming out of high school and chose Miami after receiving offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. He played in 12 games in his freshman season in 2024, mostly on special teams, and recorded an interception against Florida A&M. Other Miami players offered prayers for Hayes on social media on Saturday night.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes injured in crash that killed two children
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes has been injured in a collision that killed two children on Saturday in his hometown of Largo, Florida. A spokesperson for the Largo Police Department told ESPN that Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, were killed when a Kia Soul was making a left turn and collided with a Dodge Durango. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been a factor in the crash. The spokesperson did not say whether Hayes was a driver of either vehicle or whether he was related to the children. Advertisement 'This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time,' the spokesperson said in a statement. The 20-year-old Hayes was one of the nation's top-rated linebackers coming out of high school and chose Miami after receiving offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. He played in 12 games in his freshman season in 2024, mostly on special teams, and recorded an interception against Florida A&M. Other Miami players offered prayers for Hayes on social media on Saturday night.
