SMU wide receiver Teddy Knox has been suspended after being identified as the second driver, along with Kansas City Chiefs receiver Laci Rice, who was involved in a recent chain-reaction accident in Dallas, the school said. It was announced on Thursday.
“SMU takes these allegations seriously,” SMU said in a statement. “Federal student privacy laws prevent the university from discussing the details of student disciplinary proceedings.”
Rice, who was driving a Lamborghini sport utility vehicle at the time of the crash, faces eight charges, including aggravated assault, his attorney said. Police said arrest warrants have been issued for Rice, 23, on charges of one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision with serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision with bodily injury.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Knox, 21, who was driving the other Corvette sports car that was speeding, police said.
Police said Rice and Knox are not in custody.
“We have cooperated fully with law enforcement,” said Knox's attorney, Deandra Grant. “Other than that, we have no further comment at this time.”
Police say the drivers of a Corvette and a Lamborghini were speeding in the far left lane on March 30 when they lost control, causing the Lamborghini to veer onto the shoulder and crash into a median, causing a chain collision.
Police said the crash involved a Lamborghini, a Corvette and four other vehicles, and four people suffered minor injuries. Police said the drivers of the Corvette and Lamborghini left after the crash without determining whether anyone needed medical attention or providing any information.