Britt Reid: Prison term of Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s son reduced in DUI crash that left girl, 5, in coma

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Missouri Governor Mike Parson has commuted the remaining prison sentence of Britt Reid, former assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and son of head coach Andy Reid.

The decision stems from a 2021 drunk driving crash that resulted in serious injuries to a then-5-year-old girl.

Reid, 38, faced a three-year prison sentence following his 2022 conviction, but Governor Parson converted the remainder of the sentence to house arrest, extending until October 31, 2025.

"Reid had completed his alcohol abuse treatment program and has served more prison time than most individuals convicted of similar offenses," said Gov Parson spokesman Johnathan Shiflett, reported New York Post.

Britt Reid's DUI crash leaves 5-year-old victim in coma

The incident occurred just days before Super Bowl 2021 when Reid, then an assistant coach, crashed his Dodge Ram pickup truck into two vehicles on Interstate 435, injuring six people, including himself.

One of the victims, Ariel Young, then 5 years old, spent nearly two weeks in a coma and two months in the hospital.

The Kansas City Chiefs later announced their commitment to covering Young's medical expenses.

Britt Reid's emotional admission and apology for DUI crash

Reid admitted in court to consuming alcohol at the Chiefs' team facility before the crash and pleaded guilty in September 2022 to felony DWI.

Prosecutors revealed that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.113 and was driving at 84 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone at the time of the crash. Subsequently, the Chiefs did not renew Reid's contract.

Expressing regret during his 2022 trial, Reid apologized saying, “I really regret what I did. I made a huge mistake. I apologize to the family. I didn’t mean to hurt anyone.”

“Every time I see my daughter, I think about Ariel and how my decision affected her so deeply and her family."

Internet furious as Britt Reid's prison sentence is commuted

The recent decision to commute Reid's sentence has sparked criticism.

A user tweeted, "Dat boy got friends in high places."

"Did the Missouri governor get super bowl tickets?" questioned another.

Missouri state Representative Keri Ingle questioned the justification, stating, “I really cannot imagine any justification for commuting a drunk driver who severely injured a 5 year old."

"It sounds about white," read a tweet.

"That poor little girl’s justice has been ripped from her," said a user.

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