Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ Rashee Rice releases assertion on Dallas racing crash by way of lawyer

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is cooperating with Dallas police who’re investigating a Saturday racing crash on North Central Expressway that injured 4 folks, based on an announcement from his lawyer.

Royce West, a state senator and an lawyer in Dallas, is representing Rice, based on the assertion obtained by ESPN.

“Rashee is cooperating with authorities and can take all essential steps to deal with this case responsibly,” West wrote within the assertion.

West’s legislation workplace didn’t reply to a Star-Telegram request for data.

Star-Telegram media associate WFAA reported Sunday that police were searching for Rice in reference to the crash. One of many autos concerned was registered to or leased by Rice. It’s unclear if Rice was driving or if he was within the automobile.

The crash occurred on North Central Expressway close to College Boulevard round 6:25 p.m., based on police. Two autos, a Corvette and a Lamborghini, have been racing down the freeway when one misplaced management within the left shoulder and hit the median wall. It went into different lanes and struck a number of autos.

Police mentioned 4 folks have been injured, with two going to the hospital.

After the crash, everybody within the two racing autos bought out in the course of the freeway and fled, based on Dallas police. Sprint digicam video obtained by WFAA confirmed the crash occurring.

Rice grew up in North Richland Hills, starred at Richland Excessive College and performed at SMU. He was drafted by the Chiefs within the second spherical of the 2023 NFL Draft.