A man whose leg was partially amputated after being hit by Heat forward Haywood Highsmith in a car crash is now suing an NBA player. According to multiple reports.
TMZ first reported Alexei Pino filed the lawsuit in Florida court on Friday, seeking unspecified damages in excess of $50,000.
On February 6, Pino, 21, was helping a stranded motorist when Highsmith crashed his car into the disabled vehicle, striking Pino, who was standing directly behind him.
According to the complaint, Highsmith, who was coming from Miami’s Quesaya Center after the Heat’s 121-95 victory over the Magic that night, was driving over the posted speed limit before colliding with Pino. He claims that this caused him to exceed the speed limit. – Knee amputation.
After the accident, Highsmith missed the Heat’s game the next day, but returned to the court on February 11 against the Boston Celtics.
Highsmith was charged with careless and negligent driving by Miami-Dade police, who said the 2021 Audi he was driving was traveling at 75 mph in a 40 mph zone, according to a police report. It is estimated that
TMZ reported that Highsmith may have been distracted by an unknown situation.
The lawsuit alleges that Pino suffered other serious injuries that required him to undergo multiple medical procedures.
Pino’s lawyer, Manuel Dobrinski, said in a statement Tuesday that the victim was still recovering in the hospital from the accident earlier this month.
“Alexei was just a good Samaritan trying to do the right thing by helping a stranded motorist. It’s especially heartbreaking that a good deed led to such a life-altering tragedy.” Dobrinsky said. said.
Highsmith’s agent Jerry Dianis said after the accident that the player tried to help the man after the accident.
According to The Athletic on February 8, Dianis said in a statement that “Mr. Heywood immediately rushed to help the injured person who was pushing the car,” adding, “A tourniquet was placed over the injury by witnesses.” Mr. Heywood remained at the scene.” He spoke to the injured man and offered words of comfort until he was taken by ambulance to the hospital. ”
Highsmith is in his third year with Miami after signing a 10-day contract in December 2021.
He has played in 40 games this season.
