Dallas Police Searching for Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice After Major Car Crash

Mike Fisher | Mar 31, 2024

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DALLAS - Dallas Police are searching for Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a major accident that occured Saturday evening in northeast Dallas, law enforcement officials have confirmed.

A vehicle that is believed to be registered or leased to Rice - the former SMU standout who is now a budding star with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs - was involved in a crash on North Central Expressway at about 6:20 p.m., per reports. Law enforcement officials are now looking for Rice in connection with the accident.

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Multiple reports state that as if early Sunday morning it remains unclear as to Rice's direct involvement in the crash.

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. 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 49ers.