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Miami Linebacker Adarius Hayes Involved in Fatal Largo Car Crash

The collision killed three, including two children, and left Hayes and others hospitalized as police investigate speed and other factors.

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Miami Hurricanes' linebacker Adarius Hayes, center, during a game against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Sept. 7, 2024.
Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes (34) catches a pass during spring practice at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Miami on March 5, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida. (D.A. Varela / Miami Herald)

Overview

  • A Dodge Durango driven by University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes collided with a Kia Soul making a left turn in Largo, Florida, on Saturday afternoon.
  • The crash resulted in three fatalities: 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon, 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, and 78-year-old Gail Price, the Kia's driver.
  • Several others, including Hayes, were hospitalized with serious injuries; Hayes' injuries are non-life-threatening.
  • Authorities have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash and are investigating vehicle speed and other potential causes.
  • The Largo Police Traffic Homicide Unit has not filed any criminal charges as the investigation remains ongoing.