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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is involved in a lawsuit resulting from a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas. The lawsuit claims injuries to Kayla Quinn and her son due to Rice’s involvement in a high-speed race that led to the collision. The incident has prompted criminal charges against Rice and another driver, raising concerns about their reckless behavior and potential consequences from the NFL.
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Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is navigating a new legal challenge following a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas. The incident occurred on March 30, 2024, and has led to a lawsuit filed by Kayla Quinn in Dallas County. Quinn claims both she and her son sustained physical and mental injuries as a result of the accident, which also caused significant damage to her vehicle.
The lawsuit details that Quinn was returning home from the Dallas Zoo when her car was involved in a high-speed collision linked to Rice. Reports indicate that at the time of the crash, Rice was driving a Lamborghini while Theodore Knox, a former Southern Methodist University (SMU) player, was behind the wheel of a Corvette. The pair were allegedly racing on U.S. Highway 75, reaching speeds of 119 mph and 116 mph, respectively. This reckless driving resulted in a chain reaction involving six vehicles, leading to minor injuries for four other individuals.
Quinn’s lawsuit is seeking damages in the range of $250,000 to $1 million to compensate for the trauma endured by herself and her son following the crash. It is claimed that Rice and Knox left the scene of the accident without checking on the welfare of the victims or providing their information, which Quinn argues demonstrates a disregard for those affected by their actions.
In the aftermath, both Rice and Knox are facing criminal charges that include six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault. The crash has sparked significant legal repercussions for both individuals and has raised serious concerns regarding their behavior following the accident.
The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. when Rice and Knox reportedly lost control of their vehicles due to their excessive speed. An arrest warrant affidavit noted that Rice and Knox had been consuming alcohol prior to the crash, further complicating the legal matters surrounding the case. A prior lawsuit had already been filed in April 2024 by two other victims, Aleksey Petrovskiy and Kristina Gromova, seeking $10 million in damages for severe injuries including brain trauma and internal bleeding, which also highlighted the negligence of both Rice and Knox.
Following the crash, Rice publicly acknowledged his responsibility and expressed a willingness to cooperate with authorities. Despite this acknowledgment, he has not yet faced suspension from the NFL; however, potential disciplinary action could arise under the league’s personal conduct policy due to the nature of the charges and accompanying events.
This recent lawsuit filed by Quinn adds another layer to the growing list of legal challenges faced by both Rice and Knox in connection to the crash. As the situation develops, the focus remains on the implications of their actions and the ongoing legal proceedings that will determine accountability for the devastating accident.
As the legal process proceeds, both the Chiefs’ organization and their fans will be closely monitoring the situation, which has already its reputation in question. The unfolding events highlight the severe consequences that can arise from reckless behavior, particularly in high-pressure situations involving high-profile athletes.
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