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KC Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Being Sued For Millions By Texas Crash Victims

After being one of the drivers involved in starting a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas, Texas on March 30, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is now facing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit from two victims involved in the accident. Rice was already facing eight felony charges related to the crash.

Rice, who reportedly reached speeds of 119 MPH just before the crash, turned himself in to police on April 11 after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Rice was released after posting $40,000 bond.

The lawsuit names Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova as plaintiffs and lists Rice and SMU cornerback Theodore Knox as defendants. Knox was allegedly driving Rice's Corvette, the other vehicle that reportedly reached high speeds before causing the wreck. Rice admitted to driving the involved Lamborghini. The second page of the suit notes that the plaintiffs seek "a monetary relief of over $1,000,000" before page 13 writes that "[a]s a consequence, Plaintiffs herein sue Defendants for punitive damages in the amount not less than ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00)."

"Plaintiffs were caused to suffer severe injuries to their bodies, which include but are not limited to trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, multiple contusions about the body, disfigurement, internal bleeding, and other internal and external injuries that may only be fully revealed over the course of medical treatment," the lawsuit reads.

KMBC in Kansas City notes that Gromova and Petrovskiy "were both driving two of the six cars involved in the crash. The lawsuit states that they had their seatbelts on at the time of the crash."

The lawsuit details Rice's standing as a Chiefs wide receiver and Super Bowl champion among the "FACTS" section of the filing:

"Rashee Rice, Defendant in this cause [sic], is a famous American football player," the lawsuit reads. "Rice plays with the Kansas City Chiefs as a wide receiver in the National Football League. Rice was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft and won Super Bowl LVIII over the San Francisco 49ers. Rice also holds the NFL record for most playoff receptions by a rookie, catching 26 passes during the Super Bowl run. Rice has amassed both fame and wealth. With that good fortune also comes responsibility. However, Rice did not abide by the principles of prudence and responsibility on March 30, 2024. Despite his physical abilities and responsibilities as a public figure, Rice raced a high-powered vehicle through the public roads of Dallas County, Texas, lost control, and injured several innocent people including the Plaintiffs in this cause."

The Kansas City Star notes that Rice was already facing a suit from another driver who "suffered bodily injuries that may be permanent; he is seeking 'monetary relief over $1,000,000.00,' according to the suit," per The Star.

Editor's note: Some outlets originally reported the new lawsuit to be seeking $1 million instead of $10 million. The Petrovskiy and Gromova petition is for "punitive damages in the amount not less than ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00)." Original confusion may have been related to the suit's mention of the plaintiffs seeking "monetary relief of over $1,000,000."

Chiefs' Rashee Rice, SMU's Teddy Knox Sued For $10M After March Car Crash

Two of the victims of the March 30 car accident involving Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and SMU cornerback Teddy Knox are suing the players for $10 million, according to Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star.

Per Olivia Johnson of Fox4 Kansas City, the lawsuit states that Irina Gromova and Edvard Petrovskiy suffered "trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, multiple contusions about the body, disfigurement, internal bleeding, and other internal and external injuries that may only be fully revealed over the course of medical treatment."

Per that report, Gromova and Petrovskiy are suing for "negligence and punitive damages, which includes physical and mental harm, property damages, costs of medical prevention and care in the future, loss of earnings, potential harm to their safety and welfare, along with several other claims."

Police say Rice, 23, was driving a leased Lamborghini SUV at 119 mph when he crashed and caused a six-car accident. Knox was driving a Corvette in Rice's name and allegedly was going 116 mph before slowing down to 91 mph 1.5 seconds before the crash.

Both Rice, Knox and the occupants in their respective vehicles fled the scene. Both turned themselves into police last week after warrants were issued for their arrest. Nobody else has been arrested or charged in the incident.

Both Rice and Knox have been charged with one count of aggravated assault (a second-degree felony), one count of collision involving serious bodily injury (a third-degree felony) and six counts of collision causing injury.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that Rice would be a virtual participant in the team's offseason conditioning program, but didn't offer any further update on how the organization planned to address the situation.

"I'm leaving that, like we've done most of these, for the law enforcement part to take place and then we will go from there with that," he said.

"We continue to monitor developments in the matter," chief NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk last week.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice, Teddy Knox Sued For $10 Million After Dallas Car Crash: Report

DALLAS - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and SMU cornerback Teddy Knox are being sued by two victims of a six-car crash on a busy Dallas freeway last month.

Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova are suing for damages of at least $10 million, according to a report by TMZ Sports. Per that report, Gromova and Petrovskiy claim they suffered brain trauma, lacerations that required stitches and internal bleeding in a lawsuit filed Thursday in Dallas County, Texas.

A Lamborghini Urus, believed to have been driven by Rice, was traveling 119 mph 4.5 seconds before the March 30 collision, according to arrest and affidavit documents. A Chevrolet Corvette, allegedly driven by SMU football player Teddy Knox, was traveling 116 mph 7.5 seconds before the collision. 

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Rice, Knox and their passengers fled the scene. Rice surrendered to police and posted bond last Thursday. He is facing eight charges including one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury. 

On April 3, Rice released a statement admitting his involvement in the major crash. The former SMU standout, who is now a budding star with the Chiefs, apologized to all who were impacted by the incident.

"Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday's accident," Rice wrote on his Instagram. "I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the necessary authorities. I sincerely apologize to everyone impacted in Saturday's incident."

Two drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and two more drivers received treatment from Dallas Fire Rescue at the scene, per reports.

Rice, 23, grew up in North Richland Hills before starring at SMU and then becoming a second-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2023 NFL Draft. SMU is located in the same area of the car crash. He helped the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs to a Super Bowl win as he caught six passes for 39 yards in a win over the San Francisco 49ers. 

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