KC Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice turns himself in over hit-and-run that injured 4 people, Internet says 'smart move'

DALLAS, TEXAS: Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police on April 11 following an arrest warrant related to his involvement in a high-speed crash in Dallas on March 30.

Cops said that a chain reaction collision that injured 4 people occurred between a speeding Lamborghini and a Corvette. Rice faces eight charges, including aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily injury.

Rashee Rice surrenders to the police in 

The Super Bowl-winning wide receiver, surrendered himself to Glenn Heights police after an arrest warrant was issued, NBC News reports. He was then taken to the DeSoto Regional Jail. Rice's lawyer, Royce West, confirmed that Rice has been released on bond.

The incident stems from an event where Rice was part of a group driving a Corvette and a Lamborghini at high speeds along the North Central Expressway in Dallas. The situation escalated when both drivers lost control, resulting in the Lamborghini crashing into a median wall. Instead of checking on those involved in the accident, the occupants of both cars fled the scene, as confirmed by police.

Rice's attorney, West released a statement following Rice'ss surrender in which he said, "I want to re-emphasize Mr Rice’s continued cooperation with law enforcement. Mr Rice acknowledges his actions and feels deeply for those injured as a result of this accident. Our legal team is now tasked with reviewing all legal documents."

Rice and another driver, Theodore Knox, were found to be speeding in their respective vehicles. The arrest warrants were issued for both individuals, accusing them of aggravated assault, collision involving serious bodily injury, and multiple counts of collision. Knox, who faces the same charges as Rice, remains free at the moment.

Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia asserted, "This case was conducted as all cases are conducted, thorough and fair, as that is what all victims deserve, and what our city demands. An investigation has no timeline. We will not be pressured, we will do what is right.”

Additionally, it was reported on April 6 that there were 10.8 grams of marijuana found in the Lamborghini driven by Rice during the crash, a fact acknowledged by his attorney.

Internet users say Rashee Rice made a good decision

Internet users think Rice's decision to turn himself in was a wise one. 

A user wrote, "Good decision by him."

Another user wrote, "Rashee Rice went for a drive, ended up on the wrong side of the law instead of the end zone. Time to work on that game plan!"

A user commented, "Looks like someone fumbled off the field too! Hope everything gets sorted out soon. #NFL."

Another user commented, "I hope Rashee Rice's driving skills on the field are better than on the road! Glad he surrendered before making things worse."

A user stated, "It's smart for him to turn himself in."

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