Rashee Rice's role in Dallas car accident becomes clear, Chiefs WR could face major trouble over alleged street racing crash
Rashee Rice's involvement in a road incident may have gotten a little clearer. Initially, police were looking for Rice for his role in a hit-and-run crash, one that resulted from alleged street racing in a Lamborghini.
Per the company that leased the car, Rice was the one who rented it. NBC 5 noted that, according to the Dallas Morning News, a police call sheet lists Rice as the suspected driver of the car. The company's attorney said via NBC Sports:
“Classic Lifestyle leased the vehicle, the 2021 Lamborghini Urus that was involved in this accident. And we had an agreement with Mr. Rice in order to provide that lease. And under our contract, [he] was supposed to be the only one driving [the] vehicle.”
The lawyer also confirmed that Rice has routinely rented cars from them and that there were never any driving citations or accidents. Their current issue stems from the fact that there's a totaled vehicle, and no one has contacted them regarding the solution to that problem. He continued:
"And I understand, there’s, you know, kind of speculation back and forth as far as who’s driving. It doesn’t matter. I mean, we’re looking for accountability and to make sure that our business is made whole here.”
Given that his contract states that the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver was the only one who should have been driving, Rice will be in trouble either way.
Assuming he followed that contract, there is a possibility that he was the one who caused the crash and fled afterward, which carries a much higher penalty in Dallas, where the incident occurred.
Rashee Rice is cooperating in hit and run case
Rashee Rice has since said that he's taking the steps to address the situation responsibly. Royce West, the wide receiver's lawyer, released a statement on his behalf:
“Rashee is cooperating with authorities and will take all necessary steps to address this situation responsibly."
Multiple people were injured as a result of the crash, and there's no telling what sort of punishment might follow. Rice may see legal punishment, but the NFL and the Chiefs might also step in and do something on their own.