Chiefs second-year wide receiver Laci Rice will participate virtually in the team’s offseason program as he continues to deal with legal ramifications stemming from his involvement in a multi-vehicle accident in Dallas two weeks ago. I will do it.
Chiefs manager Andy Reid told reporters he has spoken with Rice and that his virtual participation will continue while the legal process proceeds.
“We’re going to leave it at that, like we’ve done most of the law enforcement part up until now, and then we’ll go from there,” Reed said, via Fox 4 sports reporter PJ Green.
#chief “We’re going to leave it at that, like most things we’ve done, and move on from there, as the law enforcement part goes,” coach Andy Reid said of Laci Rice.
“I had a chance to talk to Lachie, but that part was passed over.”
— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) April 15, 2024
Regarding participation in the off-season program: “I will take it one day at a time.”
— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) April 15, 2024
Authorities alleged last week that Rice was driving 190 mph for several seconds before colliding with a registered sports car, another sports car and at least two other vehicles.
Authorities also allege Rice admitted to being the driver of the vehicle.
The accident resulted in injuries and the video of the crash went viral.
JUST IN: Chiefs receiver Lachie Rice is wanted by Dallas police for allegedly causing a six-vehicle accident.
Rice is believed to have been street racing his Corvette with someone in a Lamborghini.
Both the Corvette and Lamborghini fled the scene where multiple people were present. pic.twitter.com/80hASwtP99
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 31, 2024
After the accident, Rice was seen leaving the scene with at least three other men. Authorities allege he left without checking on the status of the other drivers or passengers in the vehicles involved or providing any information.
Clarification: The men reportedly fled on foot. pic.twitter.com/DnhLmsMaBW
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 1, 2024
Rice currently faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision with serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision with bodily injury.
