Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is facing another civil lawsuit brought by people who were in a crash on March 30. They say that he caused the crash while racing his car on the street, an accusation that matches a previous lawsuit.
The lawsuit accuses Rice and SMU player Theodore “Teddy” Knox of causing the crash on North Central Expressway while racing illegally. A video of the accident shows a Lamborghini Urus, allegedly driven by Rice, and a Chevrolet Corvette, allegedly driven by Knox, speeding dangerously before the Lamborghini lost control and hit another car as previously mentioned. reported by The Dallas Express. This caused a series of other crashes involving four more vehicles. Rice has admitted publicly that he was driving the Lamborghini at the time of the crash.
After the crash, Rice, Knox, and two other people were seen leaving the scene without checking on the other people involved. Rice and Knox turned themselves in to the police later, but only after the police issued warrants for their arrests. Knox has been suspended by SMU, but Rice has not faced any consequences from the Chiefs or the NFL.
The second lawsuit was filed on behalf of Kamlesh Desai, one of the people involved in the crash. Desai was driving a minivan that was part of the chain of collisions caused by the Lamborghini. Desai is asking for $1 million in damages and says that the injuries he sustained may be permanent. The damages include physical and mental pain, lost wages, lost earning potential, and future medical costs. reported by KCTV.
Rice and Knox were already sued by two other people injured in the crash. Both men also face eight criminal charges filed by Dallas Police.
Legal experts have told the Dallas Morning News that the most serious charge, aggravated assault, is unusual in these types of crashes. It likely comes from the fact that the two men left the scene without offering help to the victims. A conviction could result in up to 20 years in prison, but lawyers who spoke to the DMN say that is very unlikely. told Rice is being represented by State Rep. Royce West, who has said publicly that his client will do everything he can to help the victims as much as possible, as
by CBS News. Rice released a statement on social media taking responsibility for the crash. reported Witnesses say street racing is a continuing problem in Dallas. According to The Dallas Observer, Dallas Police report that in 2022, they made 4,611 traffic stops due to street racing. The laws in the city also apply to people who watch the races, and 200 citations were given that year. Gun violence often happens at illegal street races. In 2021, Lynetta Washington was shot and killed during a street race, and her case has not been solved.
Police efforts to stop illegal street takeovers, where vehicles block off streets for burnouts, and illegal street racing have led to fewer incidents this year, as reported by The Dallas Observer. However, police say that racers have just moved to different areas or go to other cities to avoid the police in Dallas. report Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is dealing with another civil lawsuit from victims of a crash on March 30. They claim the former SMU star caused the collision by street racing. Rice and SMU cornerback Theodore “Teddy” Knox are accused of illegally street racing and causing the crash on North Central Expressway. […]
Police crackdowns on illegal street takeovers — in which vehicles block off streets while others perform burnouts — and illegal street racing have led to fewer incidences this year, according to The Dallas Observer, but police state that racers have simply moved to other areas or travel to different cities to avoid police in Dallas.
