DALLAS – Oregon Ducks Chiefs’ receiver Rashee Rice was driving 119 mph just seconds before a six-car crash on a busy Dallas freeway last month, according to arrest and affidavit documents.
A Lamborghini Urus, believed to have been driven by Rice, was traveling 119 mph 4.5 seconds before the March 30 collision, according to the affidavit. A Chevrolet Corvette, allegedly driven by SMU football player Teddy Knox, was traveling 116 mph 7.5 seconds before the collision.
Rice surrendered to police and posted bond last Thursday. He is facing eight charges including one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury.
“Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday’s accident,” Rice wrote on his Instagram. “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 incident.”
Two drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and two more drivers received treatment from Dallas Fire Rescue at the scene, per reports.
Chiefs president Mark Donovan said the team was aware of the incident and was awaiting more information.
Rice, 23, grew up in North Richland Hills before starring at SMU and then becoming a second-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2023 NFL Draft. SMU is located in the same area of the car crash. He helped ths-led Chiefs to a Super Bowl win as he caught six passes for 39 yards in a win over the San Francisco 49ers.