Miami Linebacker Adarius Hayes Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal May Crash
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes faces three counts of vehicular homicide and reckless driving after a May crash in Largo, Florida, that killed three and seriously injured one, leading to his indefinite suspension.
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Overview
- Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury following a fatal May crash.
- The incident occurred in Largo, Florida, where Hayes surrendered to police and was booked into Pinellas County Jail for the charges.
- Authorities confirmed Hayes was driving 78.9 mph in a 40 mph zone when his vehicle collided with a Kia that was lawfully turning left.
- The high-speed crash tragically resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused serious injuries to a fourth person involved.
- Following the serious charges, Adarius Hayes has been indefinitely suspended from all athletic activities by the University of Miami.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on the factual reporting of the charges against Adarius Hayes and the police investigation's findings. They present information directly from official statements, detailing the crash circumstances and legal actions without adding editorial commentary or using loaded language to sway reader perception.
"The investigation concluded that Adarius Hayes’ egregious speed, aggressive and reckless lane changes, and complete disregard for surrounding traffic conditions demonstrated a willful and deliberate disregard for the safety of others, constituting reckless driving."
Chicago Tribune"The investigation concluded that Adarius Hayes’ egregious speed, aggressive and reckless lane changes, and complete disregard for surrounding traffic conditions demonstrated a willful and deliberate disregard for the safety of others, constituting reckless driving."
NBC News"The investigation concluded that Adarius Hayes’ egregious speed, aggressive and reckless lane changes, and complete disregard for surrounding traffic conditions demonstrated a willful and deliberate disregard for the safety of others, constituting reckless driving."
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FAQ
Adarius Hayes was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury.
The crash occurred in Largo, Florida, where Hayes was driving at 78.9 mph in a 40 mph zone when his vehicle collided with a Kia that was lawfully turning left, resulting in three deaths and one serious injury.
Adarius Hayes is a linebacker for the University of Miami, considered a consensus four-star recruit out of Largo High School, ranked among the top linebackers nationally, and played in 12 games as a true freshman mostly on special teams.
Following the charges, Adarius Hayes has been indefinitely suspended from all athletic activities by the University of Miami.
Yes, Hayes had multiple prior driving citations including careless driving, improper lane change, high-speed driving, and racing on the highway, some of which resulted in fines or required traffic school.
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