Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice surrenders to police on assault charge after high-speed crash

On March 27, 2023, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice turned himself in to the Glenn Heights Police Department in Texas in response to arrest warrants issued for his involvement in a high-speed car crash that occurred last month. The incident took place on a Dallas highway, specifically Interstate 20, where Rice and the driver of another vehicle were allegedly traveling at an excessive speed.

According to reports from The Associated Press, the crash resulted in aggravated assault charges against Rice, who is 23 years old. The details of the incident are still emerging, but it is known that the collision led to injuries for those involved, though the extent and number of injuries have not been disclosed.

Rice's attorney, Texas state Sen. Royce West, confirmed the news of his client's surrender in the evening of March 27, 2023. Records from the Regional Jail in DeSoto, Texas, indicated that Rice was in custody following his arrest.

The Glenn Heights Police Department issued arrest warrants for Rice due to the alleged aggravated assault charges stemming from the car crash. The department did not provide further details about the incident, but the investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released in due course.

Rice, who is a rookie for the Kansas City Chiefs, was drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of John Moss Ranch High School in Fort Worth, Texas. He signed a four-year contract with the team in May 2022, and his role in the team's offense was expected to grow in the 2023 season. However, this incident may impact his future with the team, as the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs organization have yet to comment on the situation.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving, especially for professional athletes who are role models for their communities. The outcome of the investigation and the legal proceedings against Rice will be closely watched by fans, the media, and the NFL.