University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was involved in a tragic two-car accident over the weekend that has left multiple people dead and at least two more injured.
According to ESPN, Hayes was one of the two drivers in the crash. He was driving a Dodge Durango in Largo, Fla., on Saturday when his vehicle collided with a Kia Soul. The fatalities include a 78-year-old woman, a 10-year-old and a 4-year-old, who were in the Soul.
Hayes was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but as of Monday morning, ESPN is reporting that he has been released.
The Miami football program commented on the fatal crash in a statement.
"We are aware of a car crash that occurred on the afternoon of May 10 in Largo, Florida, involving student-athlete Adarius Hayes. Adarius was hospitalized and released, and we are currently working to gather more information," the statement read.
"We are deeply saddened to learn the crash resulted in three fatalities, as confirmed by Largo Police, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the lost."
Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes has been released from the hospital following the fatal car crash he was involved in, according to a statement from UM.
— Adam Lichtenstein (@ABLichtenstein) May 12, 2025
Here is the full statement: pic.twitter.com/Aumwcqp3e0
From Largo, Fla., where the crash occurred, Hayes is a former four-star recruit and was part of Mario Cristobal's 2024 class. He was ranked as the No. 8 linebacker in the 2024 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.
He played in 12 games for Miami as a freshman, totaling four tackles and one interception.
According to Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 AM in Southern Florida, this is not the first car-related incident that Hayes has had.
Police say Hayes was driving the car involved in this crash, which now has claimed three lives.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) May 11, 2025
No charges have been filed as of now as the investigation is ongoing, cops say.
I've learned that Hayes had been involved in two other crashes in recent history and had been ticketed… https://t.co/XiZCQmeve2
No tickets or criminal charges have been filed at the time of this writing, but an investigation is ongoing. There were no signs of impairment for either driver.
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