Dallas police are searching for Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a major multi-vehicle accident Saturday evening in northeast Dallas, The Dallas Morning News reported Sunday.
A vehicle believed to be registered or leased to Rice was involved in a collision on North Central Expressway.
Six vehicles were involved in the crash, which officials say stemmed from two cars — a Chevrolet Corvette and Lamborghini — losing control after speeding through the far left lane of the highway.
Here's what you need to know about Rice's suspected involvement in the accident.
Rashee Rice accident updates
Dallas police are looking for Rice in connection with the crash, per a police call sheet obtained by the Dallas Morning News. His involvement in the incident is unclear, though the call sheet listed him as the suspected driver of the Corvette.
Rice, 23, did not appear in Dallas County jail records as of Sunday morning, and it remains unknown if police intend to press any charges, the Dallas Morning News reported.
Royce West, Rice's attorney, released a statement that read "[Rice] is cooperating with local authorities and will take all necessary steps to address this situation responsibly."
Statement from Rashee Rice’s attorney, Royce West: pic.twitter.com/l4c2cIArWL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 1, 2024
And Rice himself issued a statement Wednesday apologizing for his role in the incident:
"Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday's accident," Rice wrote. "I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the necessary authorities. I sincerely apologize to everyone impacted in Saturday's accident."
Statement today on IG from Chiefs WR Rashee Rice: pic.twitter.com/JdSOt8z4kF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 3, 2024
West offered another statement on Rice's behalf Thursday, this time, publicly. During it, West confirmed that Rice was driving one of the cars during the accident.
"Mr. Rice wants to make certain — and comes to appreciate — that he's going to do everything in his power to bring their life back to as normal as possible in terms of injuries, in terms property damage and make certain that he is responsible for them to get through that particular part [of the recovery]," West said.
Royce West lawyer for Rashee Rice said he will handle his responsibilities regarding the car accident and he was driving one of the cars. pic.twitter.com/pkhT15InQy
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 4, 2024
The NFL confirmed Tuesday it is monitoring the situation.
The collision took place at around 6:20 p.m. local time (7:20 p.m. ET) Saturday. Preliminary investigations indicated that a driver in a Chevrolet Corvette and a driver in a Lamborghini were speeding in the far left lane when both lost control of their vehicles, a Dallas police spokesperson said.
The Lamborghini drove onto the shoulder and hit the center median wall, which then caused "a chain reaction collision involving four other vehicles," the spokesperson said.
The occupants of the Corvette and the Lamborghini reportedly ran from the crash site without providing any information or checking to see if anyone needed medical support, per the police spokesperson.
Two drivers were treated for minor injuries at the crash site, while another two people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The police report, obtained by WFAA, stated that "a total of six people were split between the Lamborghini and the Corvette that were speeding on 75 northbound just before 6:30 Saturday evening. The luxury cars lost control and caused a crash that involved six vehicles. All of the occupants of the Lamborghini and Corvette fled the scene -- leaving multiple victims behind without exchanging information or insurance, and without checking to make sure everyone was ok."
The report also said that "marijuana was found in both cars, as well as credit cards, a $16,500 check, a diamond chain, and the playbook for the Kansas City Chiefs."
Rice is a Texas native, growing up in North Richland Hill — a 30-minute drive from the heart of Dallas' city center. He spent his college career at SMU, establishing himself as one of the Mustangs' best-ever pass-catchers — he ranks fifth in program history in receiving yards (3,111) and receiving touchdowns (25).
In 2023, the Chiefs selected Rice in the second round of the NFL Draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie season, falling just short of the 1,000-yard mark as Kansas City marched to a Super Bowl victory. He finished the season as the league's second-leading rookie receiver.
This story is developing and will be updated.
