Southern Methodist University football player Teddy Knox has been suspended after being identified as one of the drivers involved in a high-speed crash on a Texas highway. Knox, 21, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily injury. Kansas City Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice, also involved in the crash, surrendered to police and is facing similar charges. Police say the two athletes were speeding in separate vehicles when they lost control, causing a chain collision. Four people were injured in the crash, and Knox is currently not in custody.
The arrest warrants for Rice and Knox stem from a crash on March 30 in Dallas. Rice was driving a Lamborghini SUV while Knox was behind the wheel of a Corvette. After the crash, they allegedly left the scene without checking on the well-being of those involved or providing their information. Knox’s attorney stated that he is cooperating with law enforcement, while Rice, who was released on bond, issued an apology on social media, taking full responsibility for his actions. The school declined to comment further, citing student privacy laws.
The Dallas police have issued an arrest warrant for Knox, who is facing the same charges as Rice. Knox’s attorney confirmed that he is fully cooperating with authorities. Rice, who surrendered to law enforcement, has been released on bond. The incident occurred on a Texas highway when Rice and Knox were allegedly speeding in separate vehicles and lost control, causing the crash. The two athletes reportedly did not stay to help those injured or provide any information before leaving the scene.
Knox and Rice’s involvement in a high-speed crash on a Texas highway has led to their suspension and facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily injury. The school has stated that it is aware of the arrest warrant for Knox, but has not commented further due to student privacy laws. The four people involved in the crash sustained minor injuries, and both athletes left the scene without providing any assistance. Rice has issued an apology, accepting responsibility for his part in the matter, while Knox’s attorney has confirmed that he is cooperating with law enforcement.
Both Knox and Rice, former SMU players, have been identified as drivers involved in a high-speed crash on a Texas highway, which has led to their suspension and facing multiple charges. Knox is not currently in custody, but his attorney has stated that he is working with law enforcement. Rice surrendered to police and has been released on bond, issuing an apology for his part in the incident. The Dallas police have issued arrest warrants for both athletes, who were allegedly speeding in separate vehicles and caused a chain collision. Despite the seriousness of the charges, both Knox and Rice have expressed remorse for their actions and are cooperating with the authorities.
