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Miami’s Adarius Hayes Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Largo Crash That Killed Three

Police say vehicle data shows he was nearing 79 mph in a 40 mph zone seconds before impact.

Overview

  • Hayes surrendered in Largo on Aug. 29, was booked into the Pinellas County Jail, and was released on a $350,000 bond, according to jail records.
  • He was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury tied to the May 10 collision.
  • Police identify the victims as driver Gail Price, 78, who died the next day, and children Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, who died at the scene; a 58-year-old passenger was seriously injured.
  • Investigators say video and search-warranted vehicle data show speeds up to 78.9 mph in a 40 mph zone and rapid multi-lane changes before Hayes’ SUV struck a Kia making a lawful left turn at Orange View Drive and Ridge Road.
  • The University of Miami suspended Hayes from all athletic activities under department policy, and Largo police say the case remains under active investigation.