SMU football player Teddy Knox has been suspended from the team after being involved in a high-speed crash with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. The incident occurred in Dallas last month when Knox, driving a Corvette, and Rice, driving a Lamborghini, were allegedly speeding on North Central Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital and two others being treated at the scene. Both Knox and Rice reportedly left the scene without checking on the other individuals involved. Arrest warrants were issued for both athletes, accusing them of aggravated assault, collision involving serious bodily injury, and multiple counts of collision involving injury.
SMU released a statement expressing that they take the allegations seriously and have suspended Knox from the team. Knox, a junior cornerback who transferred from Mississippi State, just finished his second season with the Mustangs. The school cited federal student privacy laws as the reason for not discussing details of the disciplinary proceedings. Rice, on the other hand, turned himself in to the Glenn Heights Police Department and was taken to the DeSoto Regional Jail. His attorney, Texas state Sen. Royce West, stated that Rice acknowledged his actions and was cooperating with the investigation. West’s office mentioned that their legal team was reviewing all relevant documents in the case.
According to police reports, the athletes were traveling at high speeds in the far-left lane when the collision occurred, causing a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles. While no major injuries were reported, the two individuals who were taken to the hospital were treated for their injuries. Attorney Marc C. Lenahan, who represents one of the victims, described how the crash unfolded with one of the victims being hit from behind and sustaining significant damage to their vehicle. Rice, in an Instagram post, took full responsibility for his role in the crash and expressed his concern for those injured in the incident. Knox, on the other hand, has not turned himself in as of the latest reports, and his lawyer could not be reached for comment.
The situation has brought attention to the responsibility that athletes and individuals have when involved in accidents, especially when serious injuries occur. Both Knox and Rice are facing serious charges related to the crash, including aggravated assault and multiple counts of collision involving injury. Rice’s decision to turn himself in and cooperate with the investigation may reflect his recognition of the severity of the situation and the impact it has had on those involved. The legal process will continue to unfold as both individuals navigate the consequences of their actions in relation to the crash in Dallas last month.
As the investigation into the high-speed crash involving Knox and Rice progresses, more details may emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the impact on those involved. The suspension of Knox from the SMU football team highlights the potential consequences that athletes face when involved in off-field incidents that violate team or school policies. Both athletes will continue to navigate the legal process and face the charges brought against them, while the victims of the crash recover from their injuries. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and accountability in the aftermath of accidents, especially when serious injuries are involved.
