LARGO, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes was involved in a crash in the Tampa Bay area Saturday that killed an adult and two children and left several others hospitalized with “serious injuries,” authorities confirmed.
The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m. in the 20-year-old athlete’s hometown of Largo, in Pinellas County, authorities confirmed.
10 a.m. report:
According to the Largo Police Department, 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria were inside a Kia Soul being driven by 78-year-old Gail Price when it collided with a Dodge Durango being driven by Hayes.
Police said Hayes was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. A spokesperson told Local 10 News the investigation is “active and ongoing.”
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, police said.
As of Sunday, police said there were no criminal charges at this time, pending the outcome of their investigation.
Teammates and others associated with the Hurricanes have posted social media messages encouraging prayers for Hayes.
University of Miami’s Department of Athletics released a statement to Local 10 News on Monday regarding the crash, which you can read here:
“We are aware of a car crash that occurred on the afternoon of May 10 in Largo, Fla., involving student-athlete Adarius Hayes. Adarius was hospitalized and released, and we are currently working to gather more information. We are deeply saddened to learn the crash resulted in three fatalities, as confirmed by Largo Police, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost.”