SMU has suspended Teddy Knox, a junior football player, who faces eight felony charges in connection to a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas on March 30. Knox, alleged to have been driving a Chevrolet Corvette in the accident, is charged with offenses including aggravated assault and collision-related counts, the same charges as former SMU receiver Rashee Rice. The incident involved a Lamborghini owned by Rice colliding with a median wall and other cars on US 75, leading to two hospitalizations and involving a total of six vehicles.

By the Numbers
  • Knox faces eight felony charges related to the multi-vehicle crash.
  • The charges include aggravated assault, collision involving serious bodily injury, and collision involving injury.
  • Aggravated assault carries a penalty of two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
  • Collision involving serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony with a punishment of up to 10 years in prison.
Yes, But

Neither Knox nor Rice have surrendered to law enforcement officials, and the legal process is ongoing with both individuals yet to comment publicly on the situation.

State of Play
  • SMU has suspended Knox from the football team following the charges.
  • Both Knox and Rice are involved in the accident, with Knox reported as the driver of the Corvette and Rice the owner of the Lamborghini.
What's Next

The legal proceedings will likely continue, with potential repercussions for both Knox and Rice depending on the outcomes of the charges and investigations.

Bottom Line

The suspension of SMU player Teddy Knox and the serious charges he faces, along with former SMU receiver Rashee Rice, in connection to the Dallas multi-vehicle crash highlight the potential legal consequences of the incident and the impact on both individuals' futures.