Chiefs' Rashee Rice Jailed: 30 Days for High-Speed Crash!
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail following his guilty plea to felony charges stemming from a high-speed crash in Dallas on March 30, 2024. The incident involved multiple vehicles and resulted in injuries. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office confirmed that Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges: collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury.
Rice, 25, was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at a reported speed of 119 mph (191 kph) when he made “multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic,” leading to a chain-reaction crash. Prosecutors also stated that Rice failed to check on the welfare of those involved in the other vehicles and fled the scene on foot.
In addition to the jail sentence, Rice is required to compensate the victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses, which amount to approximately $115,000. He was also sentenced to five years of deferred probation. The judge will allow Rice to schedule the jail time.
Rice issued a statement through his attorney expressing remorse for his actions: "There have been a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole. I urge everyone to mind the speed limit, drive safe and drive smart. Last and certainly not least, I am profoundly sorry for the physical damages to person and property. I fully apologize for the harm I caused to innocent drivers and their families."
The Chiefs released a brief statement acknowledging awareness of the reports but declined further comment due to the ongoing legal matter. Rice also faced additional charges, including aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury, but those charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
NFL's Stance on Rashee Rice
The NFL has yet to release a formal statement regarding Rice's sentencing. It remains to be seen what disciplinary actions the league might take, given its strict personal conduct policy.
What's Next for the Chiefs?
The Chiefs will likely need to consider their wide receiver options for the upcoming season, given Rice's legal issues and potential suspension. This situation presents a challenge for the team as they prepare for the season.