Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Lachie Rice turned himself in to police Thursday after being suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run, according to The Record.
Police say Rice was driving a Lamborghini and Theodore Knox, 21, was driving a Corvette on the North Central Expressway in Dallas on March 30. Authorities said the driver was speeding, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into four other vehicles, injuring four people.
Rice turned himself in at the Glen Heights Police Department before being transported to the DeSoto County Jail.
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Kansas City Chiefs No. 4 Lachie Rice warms up before Super Bowl III vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Bail was set at $5,000 for each of the eight charges filed against him. says the Kansas City star..
Police announced Wednesday that Rice, 23, was charged with one count each of aggravated assault, one count of collision with serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision with bodily injury, and a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
Rice apologized for his role in the incident and posted on Instagram that he takes “full responsibility” for his involvement.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Lachie Rice (4 years old) catches a deep pass by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback during the Week 17 NFL Football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December , Cam Taylor-Britt (29) defends the third quarter. 31, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Kareem Elgazar/Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Rice’s attorney, Lois West, said at a news conference Thursday that her client made the admission. dallas police He was involved in the accident.
On a Week 1 roster with a serious hole at the wide receiver position, Rice became one of Patrick Mahomes’ most trusted targets, posting 938 yards receiving and seven touchdowns last season. .
Kansas City Chiefs No. 4 Lachie Rice watches before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)
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the chiefs won the super bowl san francisco 49ersmade Rice a world champion in his rookie season.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
